Mehndi (1998)
Gone are the days (and the movies) when the Indian daughter-in-law stood by silently and got abused and slapped around by her mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, et al. Here, the daughter-in-law…
Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971)
In the background of the rise of the International Hare Krishna movement in the 1970s, is a Montreal-based family of the Jaiswals, consisting of mom, dad, son, Prashant, and daughter,…
Alibaba and 40 Thieves (2004)
Sonapur is a small village in modern day India that is being terrorized by a bandit named Zakali and his gang of 40 thieves. The villagers, young and old, even…
Naya Din Nai Raat (1974)
Sushma believes that she is too young to get married, but her father, Lalla Banarsilal insists, and she runs away. Her adventures take her to a lonely wealthy widower with…
Agneekaal (1990)
Bharat Nagar is a city in modern secular India that is terrorized by a gangster named Bhika, who is protected by the local politician, Gulabchand Jhakotia, his son, Police Inspector…
Aandhi-Toofan (1985)
Inspector Ranjeet Singh was killed by Balbir a notorious bike gangster soon after his marriage.Years have passed by but police still haven’t been able to arrest Balbir.Ranjit’s Singh’s …
Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan (1984)
Architect and Poet Salim Ahmed Salim lives in Nizamuddin, India, along with his widowed mother. He re-locates to Lucknow where he is employed with Shirazi & Company. This is where…
Avam (1987)
Indian Army Captain Amar Kumar lives with his father, Ram, and mother, Saraswati. Ram has been associated with top freedom fighters during India’s struggle for independence from the British…
Lekin (1990)
Samir Niyogi lives in India and is assigned by the Government to travel to Rajasthan, evaluate a princely castle that once belonged to Raja Param Singh, take stock of all…
Parakh (1960)
Niravan (Nazir Hussain), the village postmaster receives an envelope with a cheque for a very large amount, with the instructions that he is to turn this cheque over to the…
Baat Ban Jaye (1986)
Mr. Singh lives a wealthy lifestyle in a mansion named ‘Ashiana’ on 10th Road, Juhu, Bombay, with his only relative, a niece by the name of Nisha, who is unmarried…
Mahabali Hanuman (1981)
When childless Anjani prayed to Shiva to give her a son, he must have been listening because nine months and a visit from Marut, the God of Wind later, she…
Badnaam (1975)
Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi (1979)
Bhagawant Kumar Bhartendu, Professor in a reputed college is financially well placed & happily married to beautiful Priya. He has a deep-rooted fear that he is suffering from some chronic…
Sawan Ko Aane Do
Birju lives in a small village and likes to sing. The village zamindar’s city-educated daughter, Chandrika returns to the village and is thrilled by Birju’s voice. She encourages him to…
Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin (1979)
Manoharlal Agarwal is a wealthy businessman and lives with his family consisting of three sons: Pratap, Dilip & Babu, two daughters Nirmala & Munni; his wife, Sharda; & Pratap’s wife;…
Rakhwala (1971)
Dharmendra plays Deepak, an honest, hard working son. His family consists of his widowed mother and younger brother Suresh. By luck, he stumbles on a good job, but with the…
Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969)
Wealthy Jaishankar meets and falls in love with Aarti, successfully woos her and agrees to meet with her dad to discuss their marriage. On the way there he ironically runs…
Do Ankhen Barah Haath (1957)
Progressive, reform-minded young warden gets permission to take six surly murderers from prison to dilapidated country farm, to rehabilitate it and themselves through hard work and kindly guidance.
Boot Polish (1954)
Preteen brother and sister, abandoned by their father to care of an abusive prostitute aunt, survive life in an Indian squatters’ camp, aided by a friendly cripple, by learning to…