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The Light of Asia

Plot: 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
Release Date: Thursday, October 22 1925
99 years ago
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Portrait of Seeta DeviSeeta Devi. Seeta Devi was 13 in The Light of Asia as 'Gopa'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 01 1912 –
Died: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Portrait of Himansu RaiHimansu Rai. Himansu Rai was 33 in The Light of Asia as 'Gautama'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 01 1892 –
Died: Sat, May 18 1940
Portrait of Sarada UkilSarada Ukil. Sarada Ukil was >> in The Light of Asia as 'King Suddhodhana'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rani BalaRani Bala. Rani Bala was >> in The Light of Asia as 'Queen Maya'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Prafulla RoyPrafulla Roy. Prafulla Roy was >> in The Light of Asia as 'Devadatta'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Modhu BoseModhu Bose. Modhu Bose was 25 in The Light of Asia
Birthday: Mon, Feb 12 1900 –
Died: Thu, Sep 25 1969
Portrait of Mrinalini DeviMrinalini Devi. Mrinalini Devi was >> in The Light of Asia
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sunalini DeviSunalini Devi. Sunalini Devi was >> in The Light of Asia
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sushil GhoshSushil Ghosh. Sushil Ghosh was >> in The Light of Asia
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sundar RajamSundar Rajam. Sundar Rajam was >> in The Light of Asia
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ekambi 'Wilhelm' TongoEkambi 'Wilhelm' Tongo. Ekambi 'Wilhelm' Tongo was >> in The Light of Asia
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Himansu RaiHimansu Rai. Himansu Rai was 33 in The Light of Asia as 'Director, Producer'
Birthday: Fri, Jan 01 1892 –
Died: Sat, May 18 1940
Portrait of Franz OstenFranz Osten. Franz Osten was 48 in The Light of Asia as 'Director'
Birthday: Sat, Dec 23 1876 –
Died: Sun, Dec 02 1956
Portrait of Josef WirschingJosef Wirsching. Josef Wirsching was >> in The Light of Asia as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bertl SchultesBertl Schultes. Bertl Schultes was 43 in The Light of Asia as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Tue, Dec 13 1881 –
Died: Tue, Mar 10 1964
Portrait of Willi KiermeierWilli Kiermeier. Willi Kiermeier was >> in The Light of Asia as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edwin ArnoldEdwin Arnold. Edwin Arnold was >> in The Light of Asia as 'Writer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Niranjan PalNiranjan Pal. Niranjan Pal was >> in The Light of Asia as 'Writer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hansheinrich DransmannHansheinrich Dransmann. Hansheinrich Dransmann was >> in The Light of Asia as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Devika RaniDevika Rani. Devika Rani was 17 in The Light of Asia as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Mon, Mar 30 1908 –
Died: Wed, Mar 09 1994
Portrait of Charu RoyCharu Roy. Charu Roy was 35 in The Light of Asia as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Sat, Sep 06 1890 –
Died: Tue, Sep 28 1971