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Hindi CINEMA · 1971
Chhoti Bahu
Overview
Radha lives with her widowed dad and is of marriageable age. Accordingly her details her provided to a marriage-broker, Avtar, who also doubles as a Ved (Village Doctor). He brings the proposal before Shriram and his wife, Sita. They approve of Radha and show her photograph to Shriram's brother, Dr. Madhu, who agrees to marry her. The marriage is celebrated with great pomp and ceremony in the entire village. It is then that the Shriram, Sita, and Madhu find out that Radha has a serious illness - a fact that was known to Avtar - but not communicated to them. This illness prevents her from being intimate with Madhu, and the only cure is when she has a child of her own. Will this marriage be annulled?
A closer look
Chhoti Bahu (1971) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by K.B. Tilak. The cast includes Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore, Nirupa Roy, Sarika. Runtime: 137 minutes.
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Chhoti Bahu FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Chhoti Bahu?
Chhoti Bahu is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Chhoti Bahu?
Our source metadata lists 22 May 1971. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Chhoti Bahu?
The listed director is K.B. Tilak.
Who is in the cast of Chhoti Bahu?
The available cast credits include Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore, Nirupa Roy, Sarika, Tarun Bose. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Chhoti Bahu?
The recorded runtime is 137 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Chhoti Bahu?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is Chhoti Bahu about?
Radha lives with her widowed dad and is of marriageable age. Accordingly her details her provided to a marriage-broker, Avtar, who also doubles as a Ved (Village Doctor). He brings the proposal before Shriram and his wife, Sita. They approve of Radha and show her photograph to Shriram's brother, Dr. Madhu, who agrees to marry her. The marriage is celebrated with great pomp and ceremony in the entire village. It is then that the Shriram, Sita, and Madhu find out that Radha has a serious illness - a fact that was known to Avtar - but not communicated to them. This illness prevents her from being intimate with Madhu, and the only cure is when she has a child of her own. Will this marriage be annulled?
