Patthar Ke Sanam

Patthar Ke Sanam

Year: 1967

Runtime: 138 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Raja Nawathe

DramaRomance

Rajesh is employed by Meena’s father, and the young woman, together with her friend Taruna, concocts a mischievous plan to tease him. Both women feign romantic interest, but when Rajesh uncovers the deception, their joke turns into bitter resentment and conflict.

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Timeline & Setting – Patthar Ke Sanam (1967)

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Time period

Location

India, small town

The story unfolds in a rural Indian town where Thakur owns orchards and a comfortable mansion. The contrast between Meena's wealthy life and the village surroundings frames the social dynamics and class tensions. The village setting features a family estate, a bustling market, and the looming contract with Lala Bhagat Ram that drives much of the conflict.

🏞️ Rural town 🏡 Wealthy estates 🌾 Orchard setting

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Main Characters – Patthar Ke Sanam (1967)

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Meena (Mumtaz Askari)

Meena is a wealthy, confident young woman living with her widowed father. She enjoys teasing Rajesh with Taruna, while secretly navigating love and loyalty. Her arc culminates in a tragedy as she becomes entangled in the family schemes and ultimately dies in the conflict.

💎 Wealth ❤️ Love 🎭 Drama

Taruna (Waheeda Rehman)

Taruna is Meena's loyal assistant and best friend. She orchestrates playful deception with Meena toward Rajesh, but eventually falls for him herself. She remains torn between friendship, love, and protecting her own heart as danger and secrets unfold.

✨ Loyalty 💖 Romance 🎭 Drama

Rajesh (Manoj Kumar)

Rajesh is the outsider who teases Meena and Taruna, then becomes the object of their affections. He is brave enough to confront the goons and fights for Taruna's safety and for genuine love, enduring heartbreak when relationships are strained by manipulation.

❤️ Love ⚔️ Courage 🎭 Drama

Lala Bhagat Ram (Pran Sikand)

Lala Bhagat Ram is a ruthless local contractor who underpays for contracts and sparks conflict with Thakur and the estate. His greed fuels the plot's tension and ultimately leads to a violent confrontation with tragic consequences.

💰 Greed 🤬 Antagonist ⚔️ Conflict

Gauri (Aruna Irani)

Gauri is Bhagat Ram's sister who becomes entangled with Haria and stands against the schemes around the estate. She assists in rescuing Taruna and seeks love and freedom amidst the danger.

💖 Love 🎭 Drama 🕊️ Freedom

Haria (Mehmood)

Haria is Thakur's servant, believed dead but alive. He loves Gauri and holds crucial information about Taruna's captivity, playing a role in the unfolding events as the plot tension increases.

❤️ Love 🎭 Drama 🕊️ Freedom

Shanti

Shanti is a mother with a dangerous secret: Meena is her daughter and Rajesh is Thakur's son. She schemes to secure wealth by arranging marriages, revealing how far some will go to reclaim power.

🗝️ Secrets 💰 Wealth

Thakur

Thakur is Meena's widowed father, a man of wealth and influence who will do whatever it takes to protect and transfer his fortune, including murder. He is eventually captured as the truth and actions unravel.

💼 Power 🗡️ Violence

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Major Themes – Patthar Ke Sanam (1967)

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❤️ Love Triangle

Two women, Meena and Taruna, compete for Rajesh's affection, only to discover genuine love developing between them and him. The relationships are tested by deception, pride, and the desire to protect a friend. The emotional turns drive the plot toward reconciliation and tragedy.

💰 Wealth Power

Wealth, contracts, and inheritance shape motives and alliances. Thakur's wealth and the orchard contracts fuel greed, while Lala Bhagat Ram's exploitation contrasts with the siblings' claims to wealth. The pursuit of money leads to manipulation and dangerous plans.

🗝️ Hidden Truths

Family secrets redefine loyalties when Shanti reveals Meena is her daughter and Rajesh is Thakur's son. The truth threatens to upend marriages and inheritance, forcing characters to choose between love, duty, and vengeance. The secrets gradually shift the power balance in the family.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 14:20

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