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, produced by Kantibhai Zaveri under the R. G. Films banner and directed by S. M. Abbas. It stars

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in pivotal roles, and the music was composed by Kalyanji-Anandji.

Plot

Amar an orthodox & Prakash flirtatious are best friends. Prakash loves a foreign-returned rose Neeta. Since he is diffident to express his love, he seeks Amar‘s help when Neeta tunes towards Amar and he too loves her. Despite the refusal of her father, Neeta espouses Amar. Soon after, disputes arise, as they belong to various lifestyles. Exploiting it, begrudged Prakash arouses the situation. Once, on the occasion of Neeta's birthday, Prakash throws carousing. Spotting it, furious Amar smacks Neeta when she leaves her autocratic father and sends a divorce notice. Immediately, Amar moves to get her back when he is mortified, yet, he opposes the divorce. Afterward, Amar learns about the arrival of his mother who spends her life on pilgrimage. Thus, he goes with a mutual agreement with Neeta to give divorce provided to be with him as newlyweds until his mother’s return which she accepts. During that period, Neeta understands the sanctity of marriage and the righteousness of Amar and her vanity subsides. Moreover, her father also bows his head down to the kindness of Amar‘s mother. At last, Neeta refuses to divorce and asks forgiveness when Prakash also reforms and pleads pardon. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of the couple.

Cast

as Amar *

as Neeta *

as Prakash *

Om Prakash Om Prakash (born Om Prakash Chibber 19 December 1919 – 21 February 1998) was an Indian film actor. He was born in Jammu as Om Prakash Chibber and went on to become a well-known character actor of Bollywood. His most well-known movies are N ...

as Neeta's Father *

Nirupa Roy Nirupa Roy (born Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara; 4 January 1931 – 13 October 2004) was an Indian actress who had appeared in Hindi films. Noted for her portrayals of tragedy and sorrow, Roy was known for her acting ability, and was uncharita ...

as Amar's Mother * Johnny Walker as Brahmachari *

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as Barrister

Soundtrack

External links

* 1972 films 1970s Hindi-language films 1970s romance films Films scored by Kalyanji Anandji Indian romance films Hindi-language romance films {{1970s-romance-film-stub