Strict mom, secret lover, and a Bengali cinema legend in his prime—what could go wrong?
Against all odds, love finds its voice in a tale of forbidden romance, resilience, and the power of truth. Manju's mother keeps her very strictly disciplined. What happens when she falls in love with Nirmal?
Acting
Uttam Kumar's quiet intensity anchors every scene.
Direction
Salil Sen lets silences speak louder than dialogue.
Costume
Tanuja's sarees are a masterclass in restrained elegance.
Director
Salil Sen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tanuja was only 24 here, already commanding screen presence against established legend Uttam Kumar.
This 1970 release captures Bengal's shifting social mores—arranged marriage norms crumbling, but not without casualties.
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