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Hindi CINEMA · 1982
Hamari Bahu Alka
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Overview
Collegian Pratapchand alias Pratap lives with his father, Badriprasad, a building contractor, his housewife mom, and a younger brother named Ramu. Badriprasad is always critical of Pratap, and never a day passes without Pratap being reminded of his shortcomings. When Pratap's friend, Sunil gets married to Sudha, Badriprasad arranges Pratap's marriage with a village belle named Alka, much to Pratap's chagrin. After the marriage takes place, Pratap finds Alka attractive, and both fall in love with each other, and would some time together. But that is not to be so, as Pratap has exams coming up, and Badriprasad will not permit them to be close to each other. So both of them scheme up a plot to leave on the pretext of visiting Alka's parents in another distant town. Instead both of them go to Bombay, rent a room, and decide to be intimate. But fate has other plans, rather comical, for them, and will make rue their decision of coming to Bombay.
A closer look
Hamari Bahu Alka (1982) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Basu Chatterjee. The cast includes Rakesh Roshan, Bindiya Goswami, Utpal Dutt, Asrani. Runtime: 145 minutes.
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What is the original language of Hamari Bahu Alka?
Hamari Bahu Alka is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Hamari Bahu Alka?
Our source metadata lists 12 January 1982. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Hamari Bahu Alka?
The listed director is Basu Chatterjee.
Who is in the cast of Hamari Bahu Alka?
The available cast credits include Rakesh Roshan, Bindiya Goswami, Utpal Dutt, Asrani, Prema Narayan. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Hamari Bahu Alka?
The recorded runtime is 145 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Hamari Bahu Alka?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is Hamari Bahu Alka about?
Collegian Pratapchand alias Pratap lives with his father, Badriprasad, a building contractor, his housewife mom, and a younger brother named Ramu. Badriprasad is always critical of Pratap, and never a day passes without Pratap being reminded of his shortcomings. When Pratap's friend, Sunil gets married to Sudha, Badriprasad arranges Pratap's marriage with a village belle named Alka, much to Pratap's chagrin. After the marriage takes place, Pratap finds Alka attractive, and both fall in love with each other, and would some time together. But that is not to be so, as Pratap has exams coming up, and Badriprasad will not permit them to be close to each other. So both of them scheme up a plot to leave on the pretext of visiting Alka's parents in another distant town. Instead both of them go to Bombay, rent a room, and decide to be intimate. But fate has other plans, rather comical, for them, and will make rue their decision of coming to Bombay.
