Author: Nutan
Manish/
Director/Composer/Na: Govind Sariya/Kalyanji Anandji
Publisher: Shemaroo
Year: 2005
Language: Hindi
Pages: NA
ISBN/UPC (if available): SHEDVD 160
Description
Set in the nineteenth century, Saraswatichandra is a stirring saga of two made for each-other lovers who are repeatedly denied the joys of physical intimacy by destiny and tradition, but cannot be kept emotionally and spiritually distant.
Saraswatichandra (Manish) writes a letter to Kumud (Nutan) refusing an offer to marry her. She replies and soon they are exchanging love letters.
The reluctant groom has become the ardent lover and defies tradition to pay his betrothed a visit. A family dispute ends in the marriage being called off and Kumud is forced to marry a man who is a drunk and a philanderer, so much so that his roving eye even lights upon the housemaid. Saved from a suicide attempt by some inmates of an ashram, Kumud meets Saraswatichandra again.
Can their love flower again? Can they regain their lost years and happiness this film boasts a tour de force performance from Nutan, probably one of her finest.
To appreciate the finer qualities of the film, one had to consider the fact that the story was set in the nineteenth century. And, subsequently, some of the morals and values pertain to that era.
NATIONAL AWARDS:
Best Music – Kalyandji Anandji
Best Cinematography (B &W) – Nariman Irani
FILMFAR AWARD WINNER
Best Dialogue Writer – Ali Raza
Starring:
MANISH, RAMESH DEO, NUTAN, SULOCHANA, VIJAYA CHOUDHRY
Director: Govind Sariya
Music Director: Kalyanji Anandji
Produce: Sarvodaya Pictures
Print Type: Black & White