
Acting
Shobhna Samarth
Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
Acting credits
9.0Motilal in the role of a doctor, wants to join the revolutionaries along with his girlfriend played by Shobhana Samarth. Both are opposed by their parents. The parents find it difficult to come to terms with what they consider as 'western influences' on their children in clothes and thinking. Several humorous situations arise in the process with everything finally ending to the satisfaction of both generations.
Two Rogues
1936
9.0Queen Kaikeyi exiles Rama and demands Bharat be king. Bharat, devoted to Rama, refuses the throne and goes to the forest, urging Rama to return. Rama insists on upholding his father's vow. Bharat then rules Ayodhya as Rama's regent, placing Rama's sandals on the throne until his return.
Bharat Milap
1942
10.0Nightingale (Kokila) is a 1937 Hindi social family drama film directed by Sarvottam Badami
Nightingale
1937
NRAn ego clash between two friends, Madhav Pandit and Pande, over cultural differences shatters their families' happiness, leading to broken engagements, forced marriages, and a daughter's disappearance, all designed to teach Pandit a crucial lesson.
Anban
1944
10.0Fazlu, a lifelong servant, is wrongly imprisoned after being blamed for his master's son's death. He escapes, believing his newborn is the child reincarnated. The film follows Fazlu's heartbreaking journey as he watches his family crumble under economic hardship, ultimately leading him back to prison.
Naukar
1943
8.0It is a melodrama about tlie rich and callous Vilas who abandons girlfriend Shama when he discovers that she is pregnant. She raises her son Nandu with the help of her younger brother and the film's hero, Sanjeev. When Vilas re-enters thier lives, it is with a new name, Ishwar, and with the intention of seducing the rich Princess Indira who loves Sanjeev. Ishwar has a bad accident and an attack of amnesia that also leads to a confession of his past deeds.
Vilasi Ishwar
1935
7.0A melodrama about the rich and callous Vilas (Pendharkar), who abandons girlfriend Shama (Wadkar) whe he discovers that she is pregnant. She raises her son Nandu (Mainkar) with the help of her younger brother and the film's hero, Sanjeev (Vinayak). When Vilas re-enters their lives, it is with a new name, Ishwar, and with the intention of seducing the rich Princess Indira (Samarth) who loves Sanjeev. Ishwar has a bad accident and an attack of amnesia that also leads to a confession of his past deeds.
Orphans of Society
1935
8.0Considered a curse by her cruel in-laws, a desperate woman attempts to take her own life until a priest intervenes, revealing that her continuous, unwavering devotion to the Goddess Mahalakshmi is the only key to changing her fate and restoring her prosperity.
Jai Mahalakshmi
1951
6.0Following Bhagwan Shri Ram's 14 year exile, whereby he demolishes the evil empire of Lord Ravan, rescues his wife, Sita, and returns triumphantly home to Ayodhya to be crowned the King. Bhagwan Ram arranges for Sita to be placed on top a funeral pyre, and when she comes out unscathed with the Lord of Fire himself appearing and asking Bhagwan Ram to take Sita back as she is pure, and her presence has not only purified Ayodhya, but also Sri Lanka, as well as himself.
Ram Rajya
1943
1954 film by Vijay Bhatt
Ramayan
1954
4.5The Bombay police is baffled at a series of robberies being committed in homes of prominent people, with the thief leaving a swastika and stealing only one set of jewellery instead of everything in the safe. Their investigation takes them to bring in a notorious burglar, Tony, who denies having anything to do with these robberies.
Do Chor
1972
8.0The ancient Indian epic of the Ramayana. It follows Prince Rama, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshman as they embark on an exile to the forest. During their time there, events unfold that lead to the abduction of Sita by the demon king Ravan. The narrative then chronicles Rama and Lakshman's journey to find Sita, their encounters with various allies, and the ultimate conflict to rescue her from Ravan's kingdom.
Ram Baan
1948
8.0Pradip, a poor artist, lives with his sister Rajani, a child-widow whose past he doesn’t know. Wealthy Rohini falls in love with him, but her guardian schemes to marry her to his wastrel son for money. Rajani briefly returns in disguise as a dancer, then withdraws again, and Rohini’s love story with Pradip collapses under the weight of deceit, duty, and misfortune.
Saubhagya
1940
7.5The tragic-comic story of Chhalia, a naive, simple-minded young man who comes to the city and witnesses the harsh side of life; and falls in love with a young woman named Shanti, only to find out that she is married but separated from her husband, Kewal, and adopted son, Anwar. He puts all he can in an effort to locate Kewal and re-unite the family.
Chhalia
1960
NRA social drama directed by Kumarsen Samarth and starring Shobhana Samarth and Shahu Modak.
Shobha
1942
10.0A heartfelt social drama that centers on the unwavering love and immense sacrifices of a mother for her children. Faced with myriad hardships—be it poverty, societal challenges, or the ingratitude of her own offspring—the film follow her journey of enduring immense personal struggle to ensure the well-being and future of her family.
Mata
1942
6.8The film tells, in flashback, the story of Suresh Sinha, a famous film director and his relationship with an aspiring actress.
Kaagaz Ke Phool
1959
6.0Armed with laser guns, three-fingered virtually invincible Martians collude with gangsters to invade Earth.
Wahan Ke Log
1967
10.0A social drama exploring contemporary societal themes. The film features a prominent cast including Shobhana Samarth, P. Jairaj, and Mazhar Khan, alongside supporting actors like Azurie and Hari Shivdasani. It delves into a "social story" penned by Ahmed Abbas, focusing on interactions and challenges within its "New World" (Nai Duniya) setting.
Nai Duniya
1942
9.0A once loyal soldier faces many challenges after turning into a rebel.
Insaniyat
1955
7.0After the untimely death of her father and step-mother, Sonia is orphaned and lives with her aunt and paternal uncle (Mrs. and General Rajpal Singh). Sonia is plain-looking as her real mother, and often invites unappreciative, taunts, and critical remarks from her aunt and cousin-sister, Sheela. Sheela has a boyfriend, Dev Kumar Mehra, and she plans to marry him. Fed-up of hearing frequent taunts and adverse remarks about her plain-looks, Sonia challenges Sheetal that she will make Dev fall in love with her.
Love in Simla
1960
7.01947 bollywood film.
Sati Toral
1947
7.0A social drama centered around a powerful figure, their influence, and a narrative involving devotion or authority.
Swaminath
1942
NRBased on an ancient Hindu epic, the film tells the timeless love story of King Nala of Nishadha and Princess Damayanti of Vidarbha. Their love is sparked by the magical swans who carry messages between them. Despite challenges from gods who also desire Damayanti, and the cunning machinations of the evil Kali who curses Nala, the couple endures separation, hardship, and transformations. The film focuses on their trials, Nala's loss of his kingdom and disguise, Damayanti's unwavering devotion and search for him, and their eventual reunion and restoration of their happiness and kingdom.
Nala Damayanti
1945
Behind the camera
Following Israeli author Amos Oz over two years, as he meets readers and discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Along the way, Oz offers advice to Israeli president Shimon Peres, and is seen with fellow writers Salman Rushdie, Paul Auster and Nadine Gordimer, and the Palestinian intellectual Sari Nusseibeh.
Chhabili
1960
8.0A three year old girl separates from her widowed mother during a train journey.A poor man meets her and starts living of her.She then meets a rich man who also dedicates his life towards her but feels she needs mothers love and gets married for the same.The widowed mother who lost her daughter is helped by a couple with their child but she still looks for her missing daughter.Years later when the daughter grows she is in love with a man. And destiny brings the lost daughter and mother in front of each other.
Hamari Beti
1950