Two lovers are separated by the girl's conniving uncle, who marries her off to another man. Heartbroken, the man wanders around aimlessly until a common friend decides to reunite the two lovers.
Acting
Suraiya's voice and presence define pre-Partition stardom.
Score
Naushad's music makes the suffering almost pleasurable.
Director
Abdul Rashid Kardar
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Suraiya was only 16 during filming but already a massive star; her singing voice was so prized that playback singing barely existed for her roles.
The 'wandering heartbroken hero' trope this film popularized became a Bollywood staple through the 1950s-60s, influencing everything from Devdas to later Dilip Kumar performances.
IN
