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Chitralekha is a 1964 historical-philosophical Hindi film, directed by Kidar Sharma, starring Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari and Pradeep Kumar. It was based on 1934 Hindi novel by the same name by Bhagwati Charan Verma about Bijgupta serving under the Maurya Empire and the king Chandragupta Maurya (340 BCE – 298 BCE) and his love for courtesan Chitralekha. Set in the back drop of the middle age society. The portrayal of the three tools wisdom, knowledge and power become superfluous in the absence of strength of character.

Key Information

Director Kidar Nath Sharma
Studio Pushpa Pictures
Rating 7.0/10
Language HI

Cast & Crew

Meena Kumari

Meena Kumari

Chitralekha

Ashok Kumar

Ashok Kumar

Yogi Kumargiri

Pradeep Kumar

Pradeep Kumar

Aryaputra Samant Bijgupt

Mehmood

Mehmood

Brahmachari Shwetant

Minoo Mumtaz

Maid

Frequently Asked Questions

Chitralekha was released on January 1, 1964.

The runtime of Chitralekha is 2h 15m.

Chitralekha is a History movie.

Chitralekha has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Chitralekha is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Chitralekha was directed by Kidar Nath Sharma.

The main cast of Chitralekha includes Meena Kumari, Ashok Kumar, Pradeep Kumar.

Chitralekha is originally in Hindi.