Shiv Bhakta

Shiv Bhakta also spelt as Shiv-Bhakta is a 1955 Hindu epic film directed by H.L.N. Simha starring Shahu Modak and Padmini in lead roles. It was a mythological film produced by AVM productions and it was directed by H. L. N. Simha with music by Chitrgupta. The songs were penned by Gopal Singh Nepali. Songs were considered evergreen. There are excellent classical dances by Padmini in this film. This was Padmini's second Hindi film followed by Mr. Sampat (1952). The film is a remake of director - producer duo's 1954 Kannada film Bedara Kannappa. This Kannada movie was Kannada superstar Dr Rajkumar's first as a hero.

Cast

 * Shahu Modak as Deena
 * Padmini as Rani
 * Ragini as Chintamani
 * Pandari Bai as Neela
 * Mishra as Kailashnath Shastri
 * Anant Kumar as Kashinath Shastri
 * Kumari Devi as Gauri Shastri
 * Sope as Young Neela
 * Rushyendramani as Rani's mother
 * Ramachandra Sastry as Lord Shiva
 * Deshraj as Young Deena

Songs
The music was composed by Chitragupt and the lyrics were written by Gopal Singh Nepali.