Achhut Kannya
| Achhut Kannya | |
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| Directed by | Franz Osten |
| Written by | Niranjan Pal |
| Produced by | Himanshu Rai |
| Starring | Ashok Kumar Devika Rani |
| Cinematography | Josef Wirsching |
| Music by | Saraswati Devi |
Release date |
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Running time | 136 Minutes |
| Country | British India |
| Language | Hindustani |
Achhut Kannya (English: Untouchable Maiden) is a 1936 Indian Hindi film. The film deals with the social position of Dalit girls and is considered a reformist period-piece.
The film was one of several successful Bombay Talkies collaborations between Franz Osten, Niranjan Pal, Himanshu Rai, and their leading lady, Devika Rani. Music is by Saraswati Devi and lyrics by J.S. Kashyap. The film stars Ashok Kumar and Devika Rani and this was Kumar's debut film.