Sapna lives a simple life in the slums with her hard-working mother and her alcoholic step-father. One day she catches the eye of the wealthy smuggler Heera, who tries to seduce her, then sexually assaults her. Sapna is rescued by the young taxi driver Amit and the two fall in love, but vengeful Heera is not the only challenge to the couple's love.
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Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Sharma
Known for
The Great Gatsby
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Hema Malini
Sapna
Known for
Baghban
Sholay
Arabind Sen
Also in
Lukochuri
Satish Bhatnagar
Anita Sen
Pran
Pyarelal
Known for
Don
Amar Akbar Anthony
Suhrid Kar
Sonia Sahni
Also in
Bobby
Aflatoon
Ramesh Deo
Known for
Anand
Jolly LLB
Sulochana Latkar
Also in
Sujata
Main Sunder Hoon
Vijay Sharma
Also in
Insaaf Ka Tarazu
The Burning Train
D.K. Sapru
Known for
Deewaar
Arabind Sen Director
First release August 5, 1974 · Produced in India · Original title कसौटी
Production
India
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Languages
Original title
कसौटी
Original language
Hindi
Spoken on screen
Hindi
Release dates
India · August 5, 1974
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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