The Burning of Lanka (1917): Cast
The Burning of Lanka is a 1917 short fantasy drama directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, starring Anna Salunke as Seeta / Rama, Ganpat G. Shinde and D.D. Dabke. It runs 6 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 6 min
- Director
- Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
- Studio
- Phalke's Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Burning of Lanka About?
The premise of The Burning of Lanka without spoilers.
Set in the Hindu epic Ramayana, this 1917 silent film directed and written by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (Dadasaheb Phalke) follows the demon king Ravana’s abduction of Sita and Rama’s quest to rescue her with the aid of men, monkeys and bears, especially the valiant Hanuman. Hanuman spies Sita in the tulasi garden, confronts Ravana, and later ignites Lanka by setting his fiery tail alight, causing the island’s destruction.
The Burning of Lanka Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- reference to rama the hindu deity
- reference to hanuman the hindu deity
- demon
- mythology
- myth
- india
- hero
- reference to god
- asia
- asian culture
- religion
The Burning of Lanka Cast & Characters
Anna Salunke leads the cast as Seeta / Rama, with Ganpat G. Shinde as Hanuman and D.D. Dabke. Directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
- Anna Salunke as Seeta / Rama
- Ganpat G. Shinde as Hanuman
- D.D. Dabke
- Mandakini Phalke
The Burning of Lanka Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Lanka Dahan” and “Lanka Aflame”.
- Also known as
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- Lanka Dahan
- Lanka Aflame
- The Burning of Dahan
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama, Lava Kusa and Hanuman.
The Burning of Lanka FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Burning of Lanka, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Burning of Lanka?
The Burning of Lanka runs 6 minutes.
When was The Burning of Lanka released?
The Burning of Lanka was released in 1917.
Who directed The Burning of Lanka?
The Burning of Lanka was directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke.
More films by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke Who is in the cast of The Burning of Lanka?
The Burning of Lanka stars Anna Salunke as Seeta / Rama, Ganpat G. Shinde as Hanuman and D.D. Dabke, among 4 credited actors.
Does The Burning of Lanka have a post-credit scene?
No. The Burning of Lanka has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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