Madanrai Vakil
Acting
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
#1
Movie - 1926, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
10.0 / 10
Probably the first Indian film directed by a woman. It was a big-budget fantasy abounding with special effects set in a Parastan or fairyland.
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#2
Movie - 1928, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
9.0 / 10
Drama
The story follows a kind princess, facing danger from an evil prince, while a brave warrior helps her and they fell in love, but face unknown dangers.
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#3
Movie - 1928, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
8.8 / 10
Drama
A silent film adaptation of the popular, yet legendary, tragic romance between Mughal Prince Salim (the future Emperor Jahangir) and the courtesan Anarkali. Their forbidden love incurs Emperor Akbar's wrath, leading to Anarkali's legendary punishment of being walled up alive. This pioneering film is considered lost.
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