Sant Tukaram (1936)

Director: Vishnupant Govind Damle

This classic film chronicles the life of Tukaram (17th C.), one of Maharashtra’s most popular saint poets, activating the 20th century resonances of his turning away from courtly Sanskrit towards vernacular rhythms of religious poetry.

Cast

Vishnupant Pagnis

Tukaram

Gauri

Jijai

B. Nandrekar

Shankar Kulkarni

Kusum Bhagwat

Shanta Majumdar

Master Chhotu

Pandit Damle

Kaka Bhagvat

Sri Bhagwat

Brahmin Salomalo