''Satyavan Savitri'' (Marathi: सत्यवान सावित्री) is a
1914
This year saw the beginning of what became known as World War I, after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the Austrian throne was Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, assassinated by Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip. It als ...
Indian
silent film, directed and produced by Indian icon
Dadasaheb Phalke. It was the second feature film created by
Dadasaheb Phalke.
Overview
The film is based on the '
Savitri and Satyavan
In Hinduism, Savitri and Satyavan ( sa, सावित्री ''Sāvitrī'' and ''Satyavān'') are a legendary couple, known for Savitri's love and devotion to her husband Satyavan. According to the legend, princess Savitri marries an exiled ...
' story appearing in the 'Book of Forest' of the ''
Mahabharat''.
This movie was also referenced in the movie ''
Harishchandrachi Factory''. A scene portraying the advertising campaign for this film is shown
Rajkumar Chaudhary
References
1914 films
Indian silent films
Lost Indian films
Films about Savitri and Satyavan
Indian black-and-white films
1914 lost films
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