Batwara (1961)
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.
Director: Karunesh Thakur
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Nirupa Roy as Badi Bahu |
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Jawahar Kaul as Madan |
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Jabeen Jalil as Asha |
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Leela Chitnis as Suhagan / Suhagi |
| Directing | Karunesh Thakur | Director |