Solva Saal

Solva Saal

Year: 1958

Runtime: 135 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Raj Khosla

DramaRomanceMusicComedy

Classmates Laaj (Waheeda Rehman) and Shyam decide to elope to Bombay, taking Laaj’s precious necklace they plan to pawn for travel expenses. On the train, clever journalist Pran (Dev Anand) overhears their scheme and tails them, hoping for a scoop. When Shyam grabs the necklace and bolts, Pran intervenes, leading to a lively, song‑filled adventure full of intrigue, romance, and comic twists.

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1

Elopement begins after arranged marriage plan

Laaj's father arranges her marriage to his doctor's friend acquaintance. In defiance, she steals the family pearl necklace and runs away with her lover Shyam toward Bombay. The act plunges them into a night of romance, risk, and uncertain consequences.

Evening Laaj's home
2

Prannath overhears the plan on the train

On the Bombay-bound train, the crafty journalist Prannath Kashyap overhears Laaj and Shyam's plans and decides to follow for a sensational story. He shadow-follows them through the carriage and stations, gathering notes as the night unfolds. The pursuit marks the start of a dangerous chase that will test loyalties.

Night Train to Bombay
3

Shyam disembarks and bolts with the necklace

Shyam gets off the train and runs off with the pearl necklace, leaving Laaj exposed and vulnerable. Prannath resolves to help Laaj recover the necklace and unravel Shyam's scheme. The chase shifts from romance to a high-stakes caper.

Night Train platform
4

Prannath intervenes to help

Prannath comes to Laaj's rescue, offering guidance and protection in this one-night ordeal. He becomes a pivotal ally as they navigate a maze of danger, deceit, and unexpected twists. Together they press on to salvage the situation.

Night Train/railway vicinity
5

On the railway tracks

The story moves onto the railway tracks, and Laaj faces peril as danger closes in. Prannath stays by her side, helping her endure the ordeal and keep hope alive. The track scene tightens the bond between them.

Night Railway track
6

Despair and sea attempt

Overwhelmed by the night's events, Laaj contemplates suicide by jumping into the sea. Prannath remains calm and supportive, offering reassurance and a reason to endure. The moment contrasts peril with the tenderness of their growing alliance.

Night Sea
7

Taxi drivers join the chase

A brief interlude with taxi drivers enters the chase, as they join the pursuit of Shyam and chase the necklace. Their efforts add twists and turns that help locate the jewel. Laaj returns home just before her father wakes.

Night City streets
8

Return home before father wakes

Laaj slips back into the house before her father wakes to confront her absence. The night leaves her wiser about Shyam’s true motives, realizing his interest lay in wealth rather than her. She resolves to join her father in seeking a better future.

Late night Laaj's home
9

Resolution: father plans to meet the groom

The father decides to travel to the airport to see the prospective groom and to introduce him to Laaj. He wants her to meet him and decide for herself, despite his initial arrangements.

Night On the way to airport
10

Airport encounter and recognition

As the groom and the doctor approach at the airport, the boy looks at Laaj and smiles, recognizing her. The moment confirms a surprising twist in the match. The scene hums with a new possibility beneath the old plan.

Night Airport
11

Introduction of the groom

The doctor formally introduces the boy to Laaj in the airport lounge. Laaj's guarded emotions soften into a hopeful smile as she feels the possibility of a life full of surprises. The encounter redefines what she wants from the arrangement.

Night Airport lounge
12

Consent and new arrangement

Laaj gives her consent to the alliance, accepting the chance to start anew with the man she would marry. The night ends on a note of cautious optimism, with love, wealth, and fate intertwined. The story closes on the prospect of an unexpected future.

Late night Airport

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