Char Diwari
Originally released in 1961. Char Diwari is a romance/drama film. directed by Krishan Chopra. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Shashi Kapoor, Nanda, and Manmohan Krishna
Synopsis
Sunil leads a poor lifestyle along with his widowed mother, and two school-going siblings, Anu and Tikku. He gets married to Lakshmi, who soon gets pregnant. Anu graduates from school and each of the family make individual sacrifices so that she can attend college. During Diwali, Lakshmi falls down the stairs, is hospitalized, has a miscarriage, and will never be able to conceive. Sunil decides to keep this a secret from the rest of the family, but subsequently confides in his mother. When Lakshmi finds out she wants him to re-marry, but he refuses. Then Tikku is sent to live with his maternal uncle for a few days. Shortly thereafter the family will be faced with three crises as Anu prepares to elope with a wealthy fellow collegian, a death, and a theft.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1961
65 years ago
Runtime
2h 16m
136 minutes total
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- Mohan Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Char Diwari about?
Sunil leads a poor lifestyle along with his widowed mother, and two school-going siblings, Anu and Tikku. He gets married to Lakshmi, who soon gets pregnant. Anu graduates from school and each of t...
Who directed Char Diwari?
Char Diwari was directed by Krishan Chopra.
How long is Char Diwari?
Char Diwari has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
When was Char Diwari released?
Char Diwari was released on January 1, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Char Diwari?
The main cast of Char Diwari includes Shashi Kapoor, Nanda, Manmohan Krishna, Leela Chitnis, Praveen Paul.