Burma-based widow, Parvati, along with two sons, Prem and Rajesh, re-locates to Bombay to live with her late husband's friend and widower, Sewakram, and his two daughters, Shanti and Durga. He returns some cash and jewelery to her that was entrusted to him, and she re-locates to live in a big bungalow. Shortly thereafter, Prem and Rajesh get married to Shanti and Durga respectively. The entire family live harmoniously until Parvati is told by Mrs. Pereira that Prem has been physically abusing his pregnant wife. Parvati and Rajesh undertake to rein-in Prem - and it this overture that will not only shatter their idyllic lifestyle but force both brothers to take up arms against each other.
Acting
Nutan brings devastating restraint to wronged wife.
Writing
Rumor mechanics that feel painfully contemporary.
Director
Ramanna
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This 'Lagan' predates the Oscar-nominated 2001 film by decades—same title, completely different colonial cricket energy.
Nutan was Bollywood's queen of suffering wives; this role cemented her specialty in dignified endurance.
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