This first co-production of the Soviet and Indian cinematographers is dedicated to the Tver merchant Afanasy Nikitin who in 1466-1472 blazed the trade way from Europe to India. The film is based on Nikitin’s travel notes. Starring in the film are popular Russian actor Oleg Strizhenov and India’s 1950s movie star Nargis.
Credits
Journey Beyond Three Seas Cast
Name |
Character |
Oleg Strizhenov
He was 27, now 95 years old
|
as Afanasiy Nikitin |
Iya Arepina
She was 27, 73 years old when she died
|
as Dunyasha |
Balraj Sahni
He was 44, 59 years old when he died
|
as Sakaram |
Achala Sachdev
She was 37, 91 years old when she died
|
as Champa's Mother |
Nargis
She was 28, 51 years old when she died
|
as Champa |
Padmini
She was 24, 74 years old when she died
|
as Court Dancer Lakshmi |
David Abraham Cheulkar
He was 48, 72 years old when he died
|
as Asad Khan |
P. Jairaj
He was 47, 90 years old when he died
|
as Ambassador Hassan Bek Shirvan |
Manmohan Krishna
He was 34, 68 years old when he died
|
as Champa's Father |
Prithviraj Kapoor
He was 50, 65 years old when he died
|
as Grand Vizier Mahmud Gavan |
Journey Beyond Three Seas Crew