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Hindi CINEMA · 1970
Pavitra Papi
ਪਵਿੱਤਰ ਪਾਪੀ
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Overview
Kedarnath is employed with a local clock/watch repair shop, owned by a parsimonious Adarshan Lala. Kedarnath goes out of his way to help a destitute woman, Maya, who husband is missing, with two daughters, Veena and Vidya. Kedarnath rents a room with them, writes letters to her on behalf of her husband, Pannalal, and even arranges the marriage of Veena with the son of Daulatram. When Maya tells him that she has no money to pay for the marriage expenses, he steals cash from his employer, and tells Maya that the money is from Pannalal. And all along telling Maya that he is a close friend of Pannalal, even though he has never met Pannalal, leave alone know him, making one think as to what devious secret Kedarnath is hiding, and what is the reason behind Pannalal's disappearance.
A closer look
Pavitra Papi (1970) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Rajendra Bhatia. The cast includes Balraj Sahni, Tanuja Samarth, Parikshat Sahni, Achala Sachdev. Runtime: 152 minutes.
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Pavitra Papi FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Pavitra Papi?
Pavitra Papi is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Pavitra Papi?
Our source metadata lists 17 April 1970. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Pavitra Papi?
The listed director is Rajendra Bhatia.
Who is in the cast of Pavitra Papi?
The available cast credits include Balraj Sahni, Tanuja Samarth, Parikshat Sahni, Achala Sachdev, Abhi Bhattacharya. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Pavitra Papi?
The recorded runtime is 152 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Pavitra Papi?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Pavitra Papi?
The original title in our source data is ਪਵਿੱਤਰ ਪਾਪੀ. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Pavitra Papi about?
Kedarnath is employed with a local clock/watch repair shop, owned by a parsimonious Adarshan Lala. Kedarnath goes out of his way to help a destitute woman, Maya, who husband is missing, with two daughters, Veena and Vidya. Kedarnath rents a room with them, writes letters to her on behalf of her husband, Pannalal, and even arranges the marriage of Veena with the son of Daulatram. When Maya tells him that she has no money to pay for the marriage expenses, he steals cash from his employer, and tells Maya that the money is from Pannalal. And all along telling Maya that he is a close friend of Pannalal, even though he has never met Pannalal, leave alone know him, making one think as to what devious secret Kedarnath is hiding, and what is the reason behind Pannalal's disappearance.
