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1953 · 151 mins · Hindi
Directed by
Bimal Roy
Starring
Shashi Kapoor, Manorama, Ashok Kumar, Manju, Meena Kumari, Nazir Hussain

In early‑20th‑century Calcutta, two neighboring families of the same caste—one richer than the other—live side by side. A dispute erupts between the patriarchs over a loan repayment and the involvement of a lower‑caste individual in their finances. The ensuing rift strains everyone, especially the young couple who have secretly pledged themselves to each other.

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