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Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal(2022)

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Hindi73 mins

Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (2022) is a 73-minute Hindi film directed by Pawan Kumar. Starring Pankaj Tripathi, Johny Lever and Kanwarjeet Paintal.

Director:Pawan Kumar
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
29 November 2022
Director
Pawan Kumar
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 13m

Storyline

This documentary explores the life of actor Kanhaiyalal. It follows his journey from a confused young man to a celebrated performer during the early days of Indian cinema. The film also covers his personal struggles with alcoholism and the mysterious death of his son.

From stage to screen, a legend's turbulent rise and fall.

Film Details

Rating
73Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date29 November 2022

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identityfamilysurvivalcorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The documentary uses rare archival footage from the 1930s to 1950s, much of it previously unseen by the public.
  • Director Pawan Kumar is primarily known for Kannada thrillers, making this his first Hindi documentary project.
  • It explores Kanhaiyalal's famous collaboration with director V. Shantaram, for whom he acted in several classic films.
  • The film details how Kanhaiyalal was a founding member of the Prabhat Film Company in Kolhapur.
  • A significant portion discusses the actor's struggle with alcoholism, which was an open secret in the industry.
  • The documentary includes interviews with film historians, not contemporary Bollywood stars, for its insights.
  • It was released directly on a streaming platform, bypassing a traditional theatrical run in cinemas.

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