Vasantsena is a Hindi film produced by Atre Pictures, a new production company in Mumbai at the time.
The total production cost of the movie was 800,000 rupees in 1942, making it a blockbuster.
[1][2] In spite of resistance from other producers towards Atre Pictures, the film was successful.
It is based on age old Sanskrit classic Mṛcchakatika written by King Shudraka in 3Rd century.
The story revolves around Chatudatta, who has lost his wealth and his consort Vasantsena.