The Light of Asia (Prem Sanyas) 99 years old

The Light of Asia

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
Seeta Devi She was 20, 78 years old when she died as Gopa
Himansu Rai He was 33, 48 years old when he died as Gautama
Rani Bala as Queen Maya
Sarada Ukil He was 36, 51 years old when he died as King Suddhodhana

The Light of Asia Crew

Name Department
Hansheinrich Dransmann as Original Music Composer. He was 31 (69) years old when He died Sound
Bertl Schultes as Assistant Director. He was 43 (82) years old when He died Directing
Franz Osten as Director. He was 48 (79) years old when He died Directing
Charu Roy as Costume Design. He was 35 (81) years old when He died Costume & Make-Up
Himansu Rai as Director. He was 33 (48) years old when He died Directing
Himansu Rai as Producer. He was 33 (48) years old when He died Production
Niranjan Pal as Writer. He was 36 (70) years old when He died Writing
Devika Rani as Set Decoration. She was 17 (85) years old when She died Art
Edwin Arnold as Writer. He was 93 (71) years old when He died Writing
The Light of Asia poster
The Light of Asia (99 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, October 22, 1925
  • Runtime: 97 minutes