Seeta Devi

Deux rois voisins accros au jeu, Ranjit et son cousin Sohat, se disputent la même belle jeune femme, Sunita, fille de l'ermite Kanwa.

Durgeshnandini is a sweeping historical drama set against the backdrop of 16th-century India. This epic tale follows the intertwined destinies of Jagat Singh, a Mughal general, and Tilottama, a Bengali princess. Their love story unfolds amidst the turbulent Pathan-Mughal conflicts, leading to a series of dramatic events, including betrayal, loss, and ultimate triumph.

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.

En Inde, au XVIIe siècle. Après avoir échappé aux brigands qui ont attaqué la caravane dans laquelle elle voyageait avec sa mère, une petite princesse est recueillie par un modeste potier. Ne sachant rien de sa lignée, Selima grandit auprès de Shiraz, le fils de son bienfaiteur. Lorsqu'elle est enlevée par un trafiquant d'esclaves, Shiraz ne peut se résoudre à perdre celle dont il est amoureux. Il la suit jusqu'au palais du prince Khurram, qui l'a achetée…