THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Hindi CINEMA · 1940
Civil Marriage
Overview
Two devoted sisters find themselves in love with the same man, and in an act of sacrifice, one lets the other marry him. Life seems settled until a newcomer—a man with progressive, socialist ideals—arrives, challenging their traditional outlook and stirring emotions long buried. His presence forces both women to confront their feelings, question the choices they’ve made, and navigate the tension between duty, personal happiness, and changing social values, culminating in a quiet yet emotionally charged resolution.
A closer look
Civil Marriage (1940) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Ramchandra Thakur. The cast includes Prabha, Snehaprabha, Harish, Arun.
Cast & crew
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Civil Marriage FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Civil Marriage?
Civil Marriage is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Civil Marriage?
Our source metadata lists 8 June 1940. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Civil Marriage?
The listed director is Ramchandra Thakur.
Who is in the cast of Civil Marriage?
The available cast credits include Prabha, Snehaprabha, Harish, Arun, Kayamali. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
What is Civil Marriage about?
Two devoted sisters find themselves in love with the same man, and in an act of sacrifice, one lets the other marry him. Life seems settled until a newcomer—a man with progressive, socialist ideals—arrives, challenging their traditional outlook and stirring emotions long buried. His presence forces both women to confront their feelings, question the choices they’ve made, and navigate the tension between duty, personal happiness, and changing social values, culminating in a quiet yet emotionally charged resolution.
