Narsinh Mehta (film)

Narsinh Mehta (નરસિંહ મહેતા) is a 1932 Gujarati biographical film directed by Nanubhai Vakil. It was the first Gujarati talkie film.

Plot
The film is based on the life of the saint-poet Narsinh Mehta.

Cast
The cast was:
 * Marutirao as Narsinh Mehta
 * Umakant Desai as Krishna
 * Mohan Lala as Ra Mandlik
 * Khatun as Kunwarbai
 * Master Bachu as Kunwarbai's husband
 * Miss Jamna as Manekbai
 * Miss Mehtab as Rukmini

Master Manhar, Trikam Das and Miss Devi appeared in other roles.

Production
The film produced in 15 days at the cost of inr 17000. The sets were designed by Ravishankar Raval.

Soundtrack
Total 15 songs are in the film. The soundtrack is as follows:

Reception
The film was successful and was followed by release of the film Sati Savitri in same genre.

According to Anandshankar Dhruv, the film adhered to a Gandhian interpretation of Narsinh Mehta. The film was devoid of miracles associated with him.