Uski Roti
"A Day's Bread"
Originally released in 1970. Uski Roti is a drama film. directed by Mani Kaul.
Starring Garima, Gurdeep Singh, and Richa Vyas
Synopsis
The film depicts the life of a truck driver Sucha Singh and his wife Balo. Balo has to get Sucha Singh's food ready every day, walk a long distance through the fields and wait for him on the highway as he drives past the village. He leads an independent life, playing cards with his friends and spending time with his mistress, and comes home only once a week. However, he expects his wife to play the traditional role of a devoted wife. One day Balo gets late, trying to save her sister from the advances of a lecherous villager. Sucha Singh is angry, and drives away without his food. She decides to wait for him until nightfall.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1970
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- National Film Development Corporation of India
- Rochak Pandit Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uski Roti about?
The film depicts the life of a truck driver Sucha Singh and his wife Balo. Balo has to get Sucha Singh's food ready every day, walk a long distance through the fields and wait for him on the highwa...
Who directed Uski Roti?
Uski Roti was directed by Mani Kaul.
How long is Uski Roti?
Uski Roti has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Uski Roti released?
Uski Roti was released on January 2, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Uski Roti?
The main cast of Uski Roti includes Garima, Gurdeep Singh, Richa Vyas, Lakhanapal, Savita Bajaj.