A humble tonga driver named Lachhman returns a forgotten bundle to Rajo, and though her father offers him a reward, he refuses. Instead, he sells his beloved tonga to raise a dowry and marry her. After tragedy strikes and Lachhman dies, Rajo takes up the tonga herself to survive, challenging tradition and society’s expectations.
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Shammi Kapoor
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Balraj Sahni
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Anita Guha
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Nirupa Roy
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Lekhraj Bhakri Director
First release January 1, 1955 · Produced in India
Production
NH Studioz
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India
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Original language
Hindi
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Hindi
Release dates
India · January 1, 1955
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