Chandramohan

Chandramohan

Chandramohan (1905–1949) was one of the most compelling and charismatic actors of early Indian cinema, known for his piercing eyes, expressive intensity, and command over dialogue delivery. Born in Narayangaon, Maharashtra, he began his film career with Amrit Manthan (1934), directed by V. Shantaram, where his performance as a scheming high priest instantly established him as a powerful screen presence. His aristocratic features and theatrical background made him a natural fit for historical and mythological roles. He became a mainstay in major productions throughout the 1930s and 40s, notably in Pukar (1939), where he played Emperor Jehangir with a complex blend of authority and humanity. Chandramohan was often cast in morally ambiguous or villainous roles, yet he brought a rare psychological depth to each character—whether as a tortured prince, a tyrant, or a tragic antihero. His performances in Roti (1942), Humayun (1945), and Shaheed (1948) are especially remembered for their theatrical elegance and emotional resonance. Despite his immense talent, Chandramohan’s life was marred by personal struggles, including alcoholism, which led to his untimely death at the age of 44. He left behind a relatively small but deeply influential body of work, and is still regarded as one of the finest character actors of his era—one whose dramatic flair and intense gaze left an indelible mark on early Indian cinema.

  • Title: Chandramohan
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  • Place of Birth: Maharashtra, India
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  • Also Known As: Chandra Mohan
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Chandramohan Movies

  • 1936
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    Amar Jyoti

    Amar Jyoti

    1 1936 HD

    Faced with extreme patriarchal laws in an ancient seaport kingdom and denied the legal custody of her infant son, a young woman becomes a pirate...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Durga Khote

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  • 1945
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    Humayun

    Humayun

    3 1945 HD

    The film follows Humayun’s rise to the throne, his struggles to maintain the empire, and his conflicts with rivals—especially Sher Shah...

    Genre: War

    Cast: Ashok Kumar

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  • 1939
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    Pukar

    Pukar

    6.5 1939 HD

    A love affair and two feuding families who play out a Romeo and Juliet type drama in 17th century India, under the Emperor Jehangir.

    Genre: History

    Cast: Sohrab Modi

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  • 1934
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    Amrit Manthan

    Amrit Manthan

    5 1934 HD

    This classic opens with a sensational low-angle circular track movement as Chandika cult followers meet in a dungeon of flickering lights and deep...

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    Cast: Chandramohan

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  • 1943
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    Shakuntala

    Shakuntala

    1 1943 HD

    Following a passionate encounter with King Dushyanta (Chandramohan), the comely Shakuntala (Jayashree) finds herself pregnant and rejected by the...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Jayashree

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  • 1944
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    Mumtaz Mahal

    Mumtaz Mahal

    1 1944 HD

    Mumtaz Mahal tells the story of Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal, tracing their deep love, her death during childbirth, and his grief that leads...

    Genre: History

    Cast: Khursheed

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  • 1940
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    Bharosa

    Bharosa

    1 1940 HD

    Gyan leaves his wife Shobha in the care of his friend Rasik while he travels abroad. In his absence, Shobha and Rasik fall in love and have a child,...

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    Cast: Chandramohan

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  • 1940
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    Geeta

    Geeta

    1 1940 HD

    Shankar abandons his religious wife Durga and takes their son Mohan into a life of crime. Years later, Durga raises her second son Kumar to be...

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    Cast: Chandramohan

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  • 1943
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    Fashion

    Fashion

    1 1943 HD

    Yusuf moves to Bombay with his wife to prove himself but gets entangled with a glamorous woman, putting his marriage and values to the test.

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    Cast: Chandramohan

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  • 1935
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    Dharmatma

    Dharmatma

    8 1935 HD

    Sant Eknath, a 16th-century poet-saint who challenges caste discrimination by serving and dining with the untouchables. His actions provoke outrage...

    Genre: History

    Cast: Bal Gandharva

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  • 1942
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    Apna Ghar

    Apna Ghar

    1 1942 HD

    Apna Ghar tells the story of a middle-class family whose peace is shattered when the father, Narendra, is falsely accused of fraud, forcing him to...

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    Cast: Shanta Apte

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  • 1938
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    Jwala

    Jwala

    1 1938 HD

    This period fantasy is a tale about a good general Angar (Chandramohan) who is corrupted by ambition. Echoing 'Macbeth', the loyal Angar is told by...

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    Cast: Chandramohan

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  • 1942
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    Roti

    Roti

    1 1942 HD

    Roti made in the early 1940s inspired by the German Expressionism, is a real critique of Indian society with prophetic insight. It deals with two...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Chandramohan

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  • 1943
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    Taqdeer

    Taqdeer

    1 1943 HD

    In between his more ambitious Najma (1943) and Humayun (1945), Mehboob made this lightweight comedy about Justice Gangaprasad (Chandramohan) and...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Motilal

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  • 1944
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    Raunaq

    Raunaq

    1 1944 HD

    Raunaq (1944), directed by Dwarka Khosla, is a Hindi social drama set in 1940s Bombay. It stars Swaran Lata, Noor Mohammed Charlie, Chandra Mohan,...

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    Cast: Chandramohan

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  • 1945
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    Ramayani

    Ramayani

    1 1945 HD

    Ramayani is a 1945 Hindi mythological film directed by Sarvottam Badami for Purnima Productions. The music direction was by S. N. Tripathi with...

    Genre: Fantasy

    Cast: Chandramohan

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  • 1943
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    Naukar

    Naukar

    1 1943 HD

    Fazlu, a lifelong servant, is wrongly imprisoned after being blamed for his master's son's death. He escapes, believing his newborn is the child...

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    Cast: Chandramohan

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  • 1945
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    Nursemaid Panna

    Nursemaid Panna

    1 1945 HD

    Set four hundred years ago, Pannadai is an epic tale from Rajasthan centered on the loyal nurse Pannadai. After Rana Sang of Chittorgarh dies, his...

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    Cast: Durga Khote

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  • 1946
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    Shalimar

    Shalimar

    1 1946 HD

    A historical drama that delves into the human side of the legendary romance between Emperor Jehangir and Empress Nur Jehan. The film explores the...

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    Cast: Begum Para

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  • 1948
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    Ram Baan

    Ram Baan

    1 1948 HD

    The ancient Indian epic of the Ramayana. It follows Prince Rama, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshman as they embark on an exile to the forest....

    Genre: History

    Cast: Prem Adib

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  • 1948
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    Shaheed

    Shaheed

    6 1948 HD

    A freedom fighter faces opposition from both his father and an ambitious police officer.

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Dilip Kumar

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  • 1942
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    Jhankar

    Jhankar

    1 1942 HD

    A social drama that delves into the troubles faced by a young woman named Kuki, played by Pramila. Her path crosses with Chandramohan, whose presence...

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    Cast: Chandramohan

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