Wahaan 1937

Wahaan is a 1937 Indian Bollywood film released on 1937. Kales debut direction mixes Prabhats baroque period movie style (of Amritmanthan, 1934) with the primtivist iconography of Hollywoods biblical epics. The setting vaguely evokes an ancient Aryan society ruled by Kodandavarma (Chandramohan), a dictator committed to the ideals of Aryan justice. A stone statue of Justice collapses, threatening to crush many slaves. The situation is saved by the youthful Jeevan (Prahlad), the king of an aboriginal tribe. Jeevan then falls in love with princess Jayanti (Chitnis). Although mainly a romance, the film aslo addresses ideals of justice and morality. Its key characters include the villanious vice boss Madhuvrat (Chhotu) who plots against Kodandavarma and entraps Uttam (Ulhas), the designated heir to the throne, and the dancing girl Lata (Apte) who is forced to seduce Uttam so as to alleviate the slaves suffering. The film was known even at the time of tis release for Kales innovative screenplay and esp. for the nonsense rhymes of drinkers at Madhuvrats bar. [Source: Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema] Check out this page for more updates on Wahaan.