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.

Champa

Afanasiy Nikitin

Court Dancer Lakshmi

Grand Vizier Mahmud Gavan

Champa's Father

Champa's Mother

Asad Khan

Sakaram

Dunyasha

Vasily Panin

Miguel

Tver merchant

Acting

Acting

Acting

Athanasius Nikitin's father
December 13, 1957

Champa

Afanasiy Nikitin

Court Dancer Lakshmi

Grand Vizier Mahmud Gavan

Champa's Father

Champa's Mother

Asad Khan

Sakaram

Dunyasha

Vasily Panin

Miguel

Tver merchant

Acting

Acting

Acting

Athanasius Nikitin's father

