Adi Shankaracharya (film)

Adi Shankaracharya

Shankara, an Indian philosopher is giving a speech.

A scene from the film Adi Shankaracharya
Directed by G. V. Iyer
Produced by National Film Development Corporation of India
Screenplay by G. V. Iyer
Based on Life of Adi Shankaracharya
Starring Sarvadaman Banerjee
Sreenivasa Prabhu
Bharat Bhushan
Music by M. Balamurali Krishna
Cinematography Madhu Ambat
Release dates
  • 1983 (1983)
Running time
160 minutes
Country India
Language Sanskrit

Adi Shankaracharya is a 1983 Indian film in Sanskrit language directed by G. V. Iyer.[1] The film depicts the life and times of 8th century Hindu philosopher, Adi Shankara, who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta (Non-dualism) in Hindu philosophy. It was the first film in India to be made in Sanskrit.[2] At the 31st National Film Awards, it won four awards, including Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Audiography.[3][4]

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