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Overview
Mohan lives a middle-class life with his ailing mother, and works as a college professor. His mother would like him to get married, but he asks her to be patient as he awaits his probationary period to end at the college. At the college he lectures his students about Vasantsena, the evils of prostitution and his personal hatred of courtesans, who sell their lives for money. Things take a turn for the worse, when his mother suddenly collapses, loses consciousness, and is not expected to live long. The only way he can bring peace to his dying mother is to get married. His neighbor, Jeevan Ram, agrees to find a woman who will pose as a wife for a fee, and introduces him to a woman named Rajni, who is then introduced to his mother.
A closer look
Sadhna (1958) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by B.R. Chopra. The cast includes Vyjayanthimala, Sunil Dutt, Radhakrishan, Leela Chitnis. Runtime: 137 minutes.
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Sadhna FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Sadhna?
Sadhna is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Sadhna?
Our source metadata lists 1 March 1958. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Sadhna?
The listed director is B.R. Chopra.
Who is in the cast of Sadhna?
The available cast credits include Vyjayanthimala, Sunil Dutt, Radhakrishan, Leela Chitnis, Manmohan Krishna. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Sadhna?
The recorded runtime is 137 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Sadhna?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is Sadhna about?
Mohan lives a middle-class life with his ailing mother, and works as a college professor. His mother would like him to get married, but he asks her to be patient as he awaits his probationary period to end at the college. At the college he lectures his students about Vasantsena, the evils of prostitution and his personal hatred of courtesans, who sell their lives for money. Things take a turn for the worse, when his mother suddenly collapses, loses consciousness, and is not expected to live long. The only way he can bring peace to his dying mother is to get married. His neighbor, Jeevan Ram, agrees to find a woman who will pose as a wife for a fee, and introduces him to a woman named Rajni, who is then introduced to his mother.
