A woman responsible for her mother and 7 siblings faces challenges after marrying a widower with 6 children.
Acting
Padmini's maternal suffering hits operatic heights.
Production
Vasan's maximalist sets for minimal domestic space.
Director
S. S. Vasan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
1960s Hindi cinema's 'Aurat' archetype peaked here — Padmini inherits the suffering-mantle from Nargis in 'Mother India' but without the gun.
Rajesh Khanna appears in a supporting role just one year before 'Aradhana' made him India's first superstar — spot the pre-stardom energy.
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