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Hindi CINEMA · 1961
Char Diwari
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Overview
Sunil leads a poor lifestyle along with his widowed mother, and two school-going siblings, Anu and Tikku. He gets married to Lakshmi, who soon gets pregnant. Anu graduates from school and each of the family make individual sacrifices so that she can attend college. During Diwali, Lakshmi falls down the stairs, is hospitalized, has a miscarriage, and will never be able to conceive. Sunil decides to keep this a secret from the rest of the family, but subsequently confides in his mother. When Lakshmi finds out she wants him to re-marry, but he refuses. Then Tikku is sent to live with his maternal uncle for a few days. Shortly thereafter the family will be faced with three crises as Anu prepares to elope with a wealthy fellow collegian, a death, and a theft.
A closer look
Char Diwari (1961) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Romance. Directed by Krishan Chopra. The cast includes Shashi Kapoor, Nanda, Manmohan Krishna, Leela Chitnis. Runtime: 136 minutes.
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Char Diwari FAQs
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What is the original language of Char Diwari?
Char Diwari is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Char Diwari?
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 Char Diwari?
The listed director is Krishan Chopra.
Who is in the cast of Char Diwari?
The available cast credits include Shashi Kapoor, Nanda, Manmohan Krishna, Leela Chitnis, Praveen Paul. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Char Diwari?
The recorded runtime is 136 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Char Diwari?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Romance.
What is Char Diwari about?
Sunil leads a poor lifestyle along with his widowed mother, and two school-going siblings, Anu and Tikku. He gets married to Lakshmi, who soon gets pregnant. Anu graduates from school and each of the family make individual sacrifices so that she can attend college. During Diwali, Lakshmi falls down the stairs, is hospitalized, has a miscarriage, and will never be able to conceive. Sunil decides to keep this a secret from the rest of the family, but subsequently confides in his mother. When Lakshmi finds out she wants him to re-marry, but he refuses. Then Tikku is sent to live with his maternal uncle for a few days. Shortly thereafter the family will be faced with three crises as Anu prepares to elope with a wealthy fellow collegian, a death, and a theft.
