''Lek Chalali Sasarla'' () is a 1984 Indian

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-language drama film directed by N. S. Vaidya in his

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. The film is produced by

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, who co-wrote screenplay and dialogues with N. G. Karmarkar. The film stars

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(debut in Marathi cinema). The film is about the problem of bride–burning for

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has created a stir all over

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Plot

The lovely Mukta is the poster master Bapusaheb's daughter. While still in college, she marries Vilas, the son of the avaricious Aai Saheb, who demands a large dowry from Mukta's family. After their marriage, Vilas has an affair in secret with another woman, and Aai Saheb harasses Mukta constantly. The only person who stands up for Mukta in the family is her sister-in-law, Jyothi, who confronts her mother when she mistreats her. Deepak, whom Jyothi is in love with, feels awful for Mukta because of how she is treated. After seeing a picture of Vilas with another woman one day, Mukta is devastated and tells her parents about it. When Mukta returns to her in-laws, her father finds Aaisaheb abusing her and takes her back to his house. Jyothi then leaves her home with Deepak because she can't stand how her mother and brother treat her. A few days later, Bapusaheb receives a telegram informing him that Aaisaheb is ill and asks Mukta to show forgiveness. Mukta steps in to support Aaisaheb. While they are traveling, Jyothi, Deepak, and their driver notice something strange: Aaisaheb has called Mukta back. When they meet her, Aaisaheb reveals that everything was orchestrated by her and Vilas to get Mukta back so they could kill her. When Jyothi discovers the crime and passes out, Aaisaheb and Vilas set Mukta on fire. Vilas and Aaisaheb keep her locked in the house and warn her not to tell anyone the truth. However, Deepak and the driver are able to free her, and she tells the truth that Mukta was killed by Aaisaheb and Vilas for dowry. In the end, Aaisaheb and Vilas are taken into custody by the police.

Cast

as Mukta Ghorpade–Inamdar *

as Vilas Inamdar *

as Deepak Waghmare * Sharad Talwalkar as Bapusaheb Ghorpade * Saroj Sukhtankar as Sushila Ghorpade *

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as Savita * Shashikala Jawalkar as Aaisaheb Inamdar * Jairam Kulkarni as Desai Kaka *Alka Inamdar as Parobai *

Asha Patil Asha Patil (1936 – 18 January 2016) was an Indian actress of Marathi film, television and theatre. She became famous for playing the character of "Aaye" (Mother) for veteran actor late Dada Kondke, including Tumcha Aamcha Jamala, Bot Lavin Ti ...

as Aatyabai * Arun Sarnaik as Wagh *Bhalchandra Kulkarni as Police officer *Ashok Pahelwan as Dhabade's henchmen *Shobha Shiralkar as Bindu

Music

The music is composed by Raamlaxman and lyrics are written by

, Anant Jadhav. The songs are sung by Asha Bhosale,

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and

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References

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* {{IMDb title, id=1566582 1984 films 1984 drama films 1980s Marathi-language films Marathi-language drama films Indian drama films Films scored by Raamlaxman Films about women in India Films about sex selection in India Films about social issues in India Films about domestic violence Films about violence against women 1984 directorial debut films