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Sadhna

  • 1958
  • 2h 17m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Sunil Dutt and Vyjayanthimala in Sadhna (1958)
HindiDrama

Mohan (Sunil Dutt) is the only bachelor son of his widowed mother and works as a professor. He is against prostitution and considers prostitutes a black spot on society. But due to some circ... Read allMohan (Sunil Dutt) is the only bachelor son of his widowed mother and works as a professor. He is against prostitution and considers prostitutes a black spot on society. But due to some circumstances, a prostitute named Champabai (Vaijyantimala) comes to his life in the form of R... Read allMohan (Sunil Dutt) is the only bachelor son of his widowed mother and works as a professor. He is against prostitution and considers prostitutes a black spot on society. But due to some circumstances, a prostitute named Champabai (Vaijyantimala) comes to his life in the form of Rajni. Will Mohan and his ailing mother accept Champabai as Rajni or not?

  • Director
    • B.R. Chopra
  • Writer
    • Mukhram Sharma
  • Stars
    • Vyjayanthimala
    • Sunil Dutt
    • Radhakrishan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    111
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • B.R. Chopra
    • Writer
      • Mukhram Sharma
    • Stars
      • Vyjayanthimala
      • Sunil Dutt
      • Radhakrishan
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Vyjayanthimala
    Vyjayanthimala
    • Champabai
    • (as Vyjayantimala)
    Sunil Dutt
    Sunil Dutt
    • Mohan
    Radhakrishan
    • Jeevan Ram
    • (as Radhakishan)
    Leela Chitnis
    Leela Chitnis
    • Mohan's Mother
    Manmohan Krishna
    Manmohan Krishna
    • Lallubhai
    Nandini
    Munshi Munakka
      Nissar
        Ravikant
        • Doctor
        Uma Dutt
        • Pahelwan
        • (as Umadutt)
        Nazir Kashmiri
        Kathana
        Munshi
        C.L. Shah
        Lala Nazir
        Moolchand
        Moolchand
        • Sunder Lal
        • (as Mool Chand)
        Ajit Bengali
        Ismail
        • Director
          • B.R. Chopra
        • Writer
          • Mukhram Sharma
        • All cast & crew
        • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

        User reviews3

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        Drama

        Storyline

        Did you know

        • Trivia
          This, like Naya Daur (1957), was a controversial story which had no takers, until B.R. Chopra heard the tale and converted it into a hit film.
        • Connections
          References Yasmin (1955)
        • Soundtracks
          Kahoji Tum Kya Kya Kharidoge
          Music by N. Dutta

          Lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi

          Performed by Lata Mangeshkar

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        Details

        • Release date
          • January 1, 1958 (India)
        • Country of origin
          • India
        • Language
          • Hindi
        • Also known as
          • The Penance
        • Filming locations
          • Central Famous Kardar Studios, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India(Studio)
        • Production company
          • NH Studioz
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        Tech specs

        • Runtime
          • 2h 17m(137 min)
        • Color
          • Black and White
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.37 : 1

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