Basant (1942)
Impoverished singers Uma and her brother Babul are discovered by Nirmal. Uma becomes a star and marries Nirmal, but his insecurity leads him to abandon her and their daughter, Manju. When he finds Uma back on stage, he abducts Manju. After years, the family reunites, and Uma returns to a homemaker role.
Director: Amiya Chakrabarty
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Mumtaz Shanti as Uma |
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Suresh as Babul |
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Mumtaz Ali as Babul |
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P.F. Pithawala as Janaki Prasad |
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Kamala as |
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Kanu Roy as House Rent Collector |
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Pramila as Meena |
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Madhubala as Manju (uncredited) |
| Writing | Amiya Chakrabarty | Writer |
| Writing | J.S. Casshyap | Writer |
| Directing | Amiya Chakrabarty | Director |
| Sound | Pannalal Ghosh | Music |
| Writing | P.L. Santoshi | Musical |