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Hindi CINEMA · 1961
Chhaya
छाया
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Overview
After her husband's death, Manorama is left alone with an infant daughter. The daughter falls ill due to poor nutrition, and in an act of desperation Manorama leaves the daughter in front of the house of Seth Jagatnarayan Chaudhary, a wealthy man who, having recently lost his wife, decides to adopt the girl. The following day, Manorama manages to get a job in the house as a servant but while she gets to care for Sarita like a mother, she longs for a day when her daughter might call her mom. Meanwhile Sarita grows up to be a beautiful girl who soon finds herself in some romantic entanglements.
A closer look
Chhaya (1961) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Romance. Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The cast includes Sunil Dutt, Asha Parekh, Nirupa Roy, Achala Sachdev. Runtime: 155 minutes.
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Chhaya FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Chhaya?
Chhaya is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Chhaya?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1961. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Chhaya?
The listed director is Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
Who is in the cast of Chhaya?
The available cast credits include Sunil Dutt, Asha Parekh, Nirupa Roy, Achala Sachdev, Lalita Pawar. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Chhaya?
The recorded runtime is 155 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Chhaya?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Romance.
What is the original title of Chhaya?
The original title in our source data is छाया. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Chhaya about?
After her husband's death, Manorama is left alone with an infant daughter. The daughter falls ill due to poor nutrition, and in an act of desperation Manorama leaves the daughter in front of the house of Seth Jagatnarayan Chaudhary, a wealthy man who, having recently lost his wife, decides to adopt the girl. The following day, Manorama manages to get a job in the house as a servant but while she gets to care for Sarita like a mother, she longs for a day when her daughter might call her mom. Meanwhile Sarita grows up to be a beautiful girl who soon finds herself in some romantic entanglements.
