Chintamani Surdas(1988)
Chintamani Surdas is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language biographical film directed by Ram Pahwa. It stars Raja Bundela as the blind poet-saint Surdas and Alka Noopur as his wife Chintamani Baai. The supporting cast includes Bharat Bhushan, Pradeep Kumar as Emperor Akbar, and Anup Jalota as Tansen. The film dramatizes the life of the 16th-century devotional poet who composed bhajans in praise of Lord Krishna. It depicts Surdas's struggles with blindness and poverty, his marriage to Chintamani, and his eventual recognition at the Mughal court. The movie is notable for its devotional music and historical setting. It was produced by Ram Pahwa and Prabir Kumar, with a runtime of 132 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Ram Pahwa
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 12m 0
Storyline
Blind from birth, Surdas finds his purpose in singing bhajans for Lord Krishna. His devotion attracts followers but also invites mockery. With his wife Chintamani by his side, he travels to Emperor Akbar's court. There, he must prove that his blindness does not limit his divine gift.
“Blind eyes, seeing heart”