Saturday, July 13, 2013

Kaliya Mardan (1919)

Kaliya Mardan (1919)

Director: Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Writer: Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Stars: Neelkanth, Mandakini Phalke
Country: India

A beautiful silent movie showing mischievous Krishna and his plays. Probably Phalke made this one for children, to allow them act so innocently before camera. Through out the movie, Krisha is showing "us" how he is going to act/revenge/annoy his neighbors. He is looking towards viewer, talking to viewer, communicating with viewer, creating an ambiance;  he is by the side of us. And the most funny Krisha I had ever seen, played by Mandakini Phalke (his daughter). Most attracting side of Kaliya Mardan is, even there are fantastic visual effects sequences in climax, the pureness that spread all over the film. Directed by Dadasaheb Phalke and the protagonist is "Divine" Krishna played by Mandakini.
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