Swami
Originally released in 1941. Swami is a feature film. directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar.
Starring Sitara Devi, P. Jairaj, and Nazir
Synopsis
Kardar’s ultra-conservative ode to patriarchy tells of Binod (Jairaj) and Indira (Sitara Devi) who were married as children and never meet as adults. Indira grows into a ‘modern’ young woman while Binod, disinherited when his stepfather has a son, works in a distant village. Indira haughtily refuses a relationship with a pauper but she eventually realises her duties to her husband and goes to meet him disguised as Shanta, a beggar woman. Binod then falls in love with her, not realising she is in fact his wife.
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- Released
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- HI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swami about?
Kardar’s ultra-conservative ode to patriarchy tells of Binod (Jairaj) and Indira (Sitara Devi) who were married as children and never meet as adults. Indira grows into a ‘modern’ young woman ...
Who directed Swami?
Swami was directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar.
When was Swami released?
Swami was released on October 18, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swami?
The main cast of Swami includes Sitara Devi, P. Jairaj, Nazir, Jeevan Dhar.