While Shekhar (Rajendra Kumar) falls in love with and weds Bela (Saroja Devi), the daughter of a wealthy businessman, Shekhar's sister elopes with a common thief whose family is planning to discredit her sibling. When an expensive necklace disappears, Bela's suspicions about her spouse put their union in jeopardy in this affecting film directed by T. Prakash Rao. The supporting cast includes Jayshree Gadkar and Shubha Khote.
Acting
Rajendra Kumar's wounded husband energy is peak 60s heartthrob.
Costume
Saroja Devi's wardrobe—every saree is a plot point.
Score
Shankar-Jaikishan songs that outlive the film itself.
Director
T. Prakash Rao
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rajendra Kumar was so bankable in 1961 that he starred in four major releases this year alone.
The 'stolen jewelry' trope dominated 1960s Hindi cinema as a vehicle for testing women's virtue within marriage.
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