Anarkali

1928Movie

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Summary

A silent film adaptation of the popular, yet legendary, tragic romance between Mughal Prince Salim (the future Emperor Jahangir) and the courtesan Anarkali. Their forbidden love incurs Emperor Akbar's wrath, leading to Anarkali's legendary punishment of being walled up alive. This pioneering film is considered lost.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Directed by
R.S. Choudhury

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Facts

July 14, 1928 · Drama · Hindi

Released
July 14, 1928
Genres
Drama
Original language
Hindi
Also spoken
xx
Made in
India

Q&A

3 questions, like "Can I half-watch Anarkali?"

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Can I half-watch Anarkali?

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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Anarkali good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Anarkali in English?

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No, it was made in Hindi, with some xx.