Batwara (1961)

9.0/10 146 min Drama

Overview

After Partition, Dhaniram and his family moves to Dehradoon. He has three sons: Pran, Kundan, and Madan. Dhaniram runs a chemist shop, when he refuses to co-operate with profiteers, Dhaniram is stabbed and disabled. Pran runs the shop while Kundan moves on to work as a stone contractor. Instigated by his wife, Pran resorts to illegal business to make more money. Family discords create the batwara and house is separated into two sections seperated by a brick wall.

Cast

Nirupa Roy

Badi Bahu

Jabeen Jalil

Asha

Leela Chitnis

Suhagan / Suhagi

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