Shri Krishna Leela

For the 1977 film, see Sri Krishna Leela (1977 film).
Shri Krishna Leela
Directed by Homi Wadia
Produced by Homi Wadia
Written by Bharat Vyas
Screenplay by Homi Wadia
Story by S. N. Tripathi
Based on Lord Krishna
Starring Sachin
Hina
Jayshree Gadkar
Sapru
Music by S. N. Tripathi
Cinematography Anant Wadedakar
Edited by Shaikh Ismail
Production
company
Basant Pictures
Release dates
  • 15 January 1971 (1971-01-15)
Running time
 131 min
Country India
Language Hindi

Shri Krishna Leela is a 1971 Hindi religious film directed by Homi Wadia.[1] It was produced by his Basant Pictures banner. Written by B. M. Vyas, the story and dialogue were by S. N. Tripathi. The music was composed by S. N. Tripathi and had lyrics by B. M. Vyas.[2] The film starred Sachin, Hina, Jayshree Gadkar, Sapru, Manhar Desai and Tabassum.[3] The film was dubbed into Malayalam as Sree Krishnaleela.

The film tells the story of Lord Krishna in his child-hood form, from his birth to the killing of his uncle, Raja Kansa.

Plot

Raja Kansa (Sapru) has been told by an oracle that he will be killed by the eighth male child born to his sister Devaki (Padmarani). He has Devaki and her husband Vasudeva imprisoned, and kills off all the children born to them. When the eight child, a boy, is born Vasudev manages to leave him with Nanda and Yashoda who become his foster parents. The film shows some miracles with the ogress and serpents. It also focuses on Radha (an older married woman) and Krishna's love story. The film ends with a wrestling match between the boy Krishna and a wrestler, which Krishna wins and his killing of Raja Kansa. Krishna frees his parents from the prison.

Cast

Music

The music director was S. N. Tripathi with lyrics written by B. M. Vyas. The playback singing was given by Asha Bhosle, Manna Dey, Dolly Davjekar, Sunil, Usha Timothy.[4]

Songlist

# Title Singer
1 Sharad Poonam Ki Suhani Rat Asha Bhosle
2 Haathi Ghoda Palki Asha Bhosle, Doly Davjekar, Sunil
3 Naari Ek Doosri Dharti Aut Tisari Gaiya Usha Timothy, Asha Bhosle
4 Chandra Chhupaa Suraj Ugaa Asha Bhosle
5 Palkon Ka Palna Naino Ki Dori Asha Bhosle
6 Satyam Shivam Sundaram Manna Dey
7 Tera Panth Nihar Kanhaiya Asha Bhosle

References

  1. ↑ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen; Professor of Critical Studies Paul Willemen (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. pp. 306–. ISBN 978-1-135-94318-9. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "Shri Krishna Leela". Muvyz, Inc. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  3. ↑ "Shri Krishna Leela". Alan Goble. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  4. ↑ "Shri Krishna Leela 1971". Hindi Geetmala. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
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