Himansu Rai
Also Known As: Himanshu Rai
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Cuttack, Bengal Presidency, British India [now India]
Birthday: January 01, 1892
Deathday: May 18, 1940
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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A Throw of Dice
Overview: Two neighboring kings addicted to gambling, Ranjit and his cousin Sohat, vie for the same beautiful young woman, Sunita, daughter of the hermit Kanwa.
Genres: Drama Adventure Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1929-08-16
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The Light of Asia
Overview: Living an indolent life in a luxurious palace, Prince Gautama (Rai) is insulated by his family from the harshness of the world outside. But he is destined to learn greater truths: shocked to discover the pain and suffering of so many in his kingdom, he abandons his privileged existence, and his wife Gopa (Seeta Devi), to become a wandering teacher, eventually finding enlightenment and founding Buddhism. Featuring superimposed images and deep-focus shots that were highly impressive for the time, Light of Asia astutely combines a deeply felt spirituality with the surefire attraction of Indian exotica, which helped make it a considerable success in Europe.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1925-10-22
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Karma
Overview: The simple plot has the maharani (Devika Rani) fall in love with the neighbouring prince (Rai) despite her father's disapproval. It is presented as an Orientalist fantasy with a, by Indian standards, scandalously prolonged kiss. It was described as 'a sort of American romance done against an Indian background'.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1933-05-14
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Shiraz: A Romance of India
Overview: A historical romance set in the Mughal Empire. Selima is a princess-foundling raised by a potter and loved by her brother, Shiraz. She is abducted and sold as a slave to Prince Khurram, later Emperor Shah Jehan, who falls for her, to the chagrin of the wily Dalia. When Selima is caught is Shiraz, the young man is condemned to be trampled to death by an elephant. A pendant reveals Selima's royal status and she saves her brother, marries the prince and becomes Empress Mumtaz Mahal while Dalia is banned for her machinations against Selima. When Selima dies (1629), the emperor builds her a monument to the design of the now old and blind Shiraz, the Taj Mahal.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1928-09-26
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