Shankar is married to Gauri, but she has the brain of a child and does not accept him as her husband. She changes her behaviour and lives the life of a wife after attending the wedding of her friend.
Acting
Madhuri's debut balances childlike wonder with growing awareness.
Direction
Hiren Nag frames rural Bengal with quiet, observational patience.
Director
Hiren Nag
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was 17-year-old Madhuri Dixit's first lead role after a brief appearance in 'Raj Tilak' (1982).
The film belongs to a 1980s Hindi cinema subgenre exploring 'innocent' brides and marital duty, often starring newcomers.
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