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.
Credits
The Light of Asia Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Seeta Devi
She was 20, 78 years old when she died
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as Gopa |
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Sarada Ukil
He was 36, 51 years old when he died
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as King Suddhodhana |
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Himansu Rai
He was 33, 48 years old when he died
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as Gautama |
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Rani Bala
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as Queen Maya |
The Light of Asia Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Hansheinrich Dransmann as Original Music Composer. He was 31 (69) years old when He died
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Sound |
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Bertl Schultes as Assistant Director. He was 43 (82) years old when He died
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Directing |
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Franz Osten as Director. He was 48 (79) years old when He died
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Directing |
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Charu Roy as Costume Design. He was 35 (81) years old when He died
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Costume & Make-Up |
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Himansu Rai as Director. He was 33 (48) years old when He died
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Directing |
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Himansu Rai as Producer. He was 33 (48) years old when He died
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Production |
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Niranjan Pal as Writer. He was 36 (70) years old when He died
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Writing |
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Devika Rani as Set Decoration. She was 17 (85) years old when She died
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Art |
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Edwin Arnold as Writer. He was 93 (71) years old when He died
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Writing |
