''Agni Rekha'' is a 1973

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directed by Mahesh Kaul. The film stars Bindu and

Sanjeev Kumar Sanjeev Kumar (born Harihar Jethalal Jariwala; 9 July 1938 – 6 November 1985) was an Indian actor. Considered as one of the greatest actors of Indian Cinema, he is well remembered for his versatility and genuine portrayal of his characters. ...

Plot

Suresh's wife dies due to some illness leaving behind her mother and two children, Chunnu and Munni. Suresh's mom wants Suresh to get married with Mohini but he hesitates. Meanwhile, Munni and Chuunu's teacher goes on month tour leaving behind temporary teacher Nirmala. Kids very soon like Nirmala and come very close to her. Suresh after seeing love and affection of Nirmala towards kids start liking her. She too likes Suresh but her past stops her to admit her love towards Suresh. She writes her past in diary and gives to Suresh. In past she had been raped by her father's friend's son. Her drunken father kills him and is imprisoned. The rape leads to Nirmala's pregnancy and she keeps the child in an orphanage. After knowing her past Suresh still loves her and is ready to accept with her child. Suresh tells his mother that he wants to marry Nirmala but she is not agree. She asks Nirmala to move out of Suresh life as this marriage would only bring problems to his life. Nirmala leaves city and goes to some Baba in temple and works there. Kids after knowing that there would be new mother has left them run away from home to find Nirmala. On other side Mohini moves in Suresh's house to get marry to him. Suresh tries to find kids but could not. Kids reach the same temple where Nirmala stays and Nirmala informs Suresh that kids are with her. Suresh reaches temple to bring back kids and also asks Nirmala to come back to him for sake of kids. Nirmala agrees to come back only on one condition that she will stay as maid in house and Suresh should marry someone else. Suresh unwillingly agrees to her condition. Suresh's marriage is fixed with Mohini. Depressed and disappointed Suresh becomes alcoholic. Finally Mohini leaves with her boyfriend on day of marriage knowing that Suresh will never give her true love and Suresh's mom accepts Nirmala.

Cast

as Suresh * Sharada as Nirmala * G. Asrani as Mohini's boyfriend Bunty * Bindu as Mohini Raizada *

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as Suresh's mother * Helen

Soundtrack

All songs were written by

Kavi Pradeep Kavi Pradeep (born Ramchandra Narayanji Dwivedi; 6 February 1915 – 11 December 1998), was an Indian poet and songwriter who is best known for his patriotic song "'' Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo"'' written as a tribute to the soldiers who had died ...

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* 1973 films 1970s Hindi-language films 1970s Indian films 1973 drama films Films scored by Kalyanji Anandji Hindi-language drama films {{1970s-drama-film-stub