Akela (1941)
A blacksmith named Budhwa, who is "too ugly to get a life-mate," is set to marry a woman named Maina. However, Maina is secretly in love with another man and has to make a difficult decision on her wedding night. The film follows the chain of events that unfold after this choice, as Budhwa and Maina's lives become intertwined in unexpected ways.
- Date of release
- 1941-08-06
- TMDB
- 8.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Director
- Pessi Kara
Casting
- Bibbo — Maina
- Mazhar Khan — Budhwa
- Eddie Billimoria — Vasant Thakur
- Moti — Seeta
Interesting facts
Akela is a Bollywood social film released in 1941. It was produced by K. B. Desai Productions under the banner of Great India Pictures and directed by Pessi Karani. The film starred Bibbo, Mazhar Khan, E. Billimoria, Miss Moti, Pratima Devi, Bose, and Mohammed Hadi. Its music was composed by Khan Mastana and the lyrics were written by Pyare Lal Santoshi.
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