Kulin Kanta
| Kulin Kanta | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Homi Master |
| Written by | Mohanlal G. Dave |
| Based on | Bawla murder case |
| Produced by | Kohinoor Film Company |
| Starring | Khalil Miss Moti Miss Yakbal Behram Vasania |
| Cinematography | G. K. Gokhale |
Production company | Kohinoor Film Company |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Silent film |
Kulin Kanta is Indian cinema's 1925 crime thriller silent film directed by Homi Master. Based on a true incident, the Bawla murder case, Kulin Kanta featured the story of the Tukojirao Holkar III, Maharaja Holkar of Indore, and Mumtaz Begum, a courtesan, who wanted to escape from Holkar's harem. The film starred the "macho hero" Khalil, cited as Indian cinema's "first ever star" in the role of the "lecherous Maharaja". The director of photography was G. K. Gokhale, with story written by Mohanlal G. Dave.
Mumtaz Begum's role was played by Miss Moti while the rest of the cast included Miss Yakbal, Moman Behram, Gani Babu, Jamuna and Behram Vasania.