Birth of Shri Krishna
May 19, 1918 · 12m
Director
Dhundiraj Govind PhalkeOverview
This film begins with the invocation of 'almighty god' at a river where several people are gathered. The child god Krishna rises out of the water astride the demon snake Kaliya. Then we see Yashoda as she rocks the sleeping Krishna's crib and imagines the god as Gopala. The next scene shows Kamsa fantasizing about Krishna threateningly duplicated many times around him. Kamsa then imagines himself dead as his severed head rises up and descends again. People of all castes pay obeisance to the deity with the title-card: 'may this humble offering be accepted by the Lord'.
Cast of Birth of Shri Krishna
Crew of Birth of Shri Krishna
About Birth of Shri Krishna
What is Birth of Shri Krishna about?
This film begins with the invocation of 'almighty god' at a river where several people are gathered. The child god Krishna rises out of the water astride the demon snake Kaliya. Then we see Yashoda as she rocks the sleeping Krishna's crib and imagines the god as Gopala. The next scene shows Kamsa fantasizing about Krishna threateningly duplicated many times around him. Kamsa then imagines…
When was Birth of Shri Krishna released?
Birth of Shri Krishna was released on May 19, 1918.
How long is Birth of Shri Krishna?
Birth of Shri Krishna runs 12 minutes.
Who directed Birth of Shri Krishna?
Birth of Shri Krishna was directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke.
Who is in the cast of Birth of Shri Krishna?
The cast of Birth of Shri Krishna includes Bhagirathibai, D.D. Dabke, Neelkanth, Mandakini Phalke (Krishna) and Purshottam Vaidya.