Film

Albela

1951 · Dir. Bhagwan Dada

Day-dreamer and Artist, Pyarelal, lives a poor lifestyle in Bombay with his retired dad; housewife mom; married brother, Mohan and his wife, Malti; and unmarried sister, Vimla. It is now time for Vimla to get married, her dad has saved a thousand Rupees, while Mohan has made arrangements for six hundred more, and Pyarelal is asked to arrange for four hundred. Instead Pyarelal brings home one hundred rupees, informing his family that he has been fired from his job, and will be unable to raise any more money. An argument ensues, and Pyarelal is asked to leave. He leaves, swearing only to return when he is a famous and wealthy man. He meets with pretty actress, Asha, both fall in love with each other, and he starts acting in the theater, and achieves quick success. He starts sending money and gifts home to his parents, and hopes that they will be pleased with his success. Then one day when he feels that he has achieved his success, he returns home...

Released
1951-02-15
Language
HI

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Geeta Bali
Geeta Bali
Asha
Bhagwan Dada
Pyarelal
Badri Prasad
Badri Prasad
Pyarelal's Father
Sunder
Theatre Owner (as Sundar)
Pratima Devi
Pratima Devi
Pyarelal's Mother
Dulari
Dulari
Malti