Karma 1933

Karma is a 1933 Indian Bollywood costume film released on 1933. The film is directed by J. L. Freer Hunt, produced by Himansu Rai.
Himansu Rai continued addressing the European markets with this effort directed by an ex-Royal Navy captain better known for Navy Propoganda and training films. The simple plot has the maharani (Devika Rani) fall in love with the neighbouring prince (Rai) despite her fathers disapproval. Shot and synchronised at Stoll Studios in London, it is presented as an Orientalist fantasy with a by Indian standards scandlously prolonged kiss. Devika Ranis melodious English was a major selling point, with songs like Now The Moon Her Ligh Has Shed and an advertising blurb quoting the London Star. You will never hear a lovelier voice of diction or see a lovelier face. Variety (30 May 1933) described it as a sort of modern American romance done against an Indian background. The film flopped, encouraging Rai to concentrate on Bombay Talkies. [Source: Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema] Check out this page for more updates on Karma.