The new owners of Deepak Mahal meet with its caretaker, Mattu, who narrates the story of its' former owners: Bijondra - the only child of a wealthy Hindu Brahmin Zamindar; and Banani - the only child of a single father, Banjara Sardar Tinkari. Starting with the move to evict the Banjaras from his father's property, flute-playing Bijondra meets with and falls in love with pretty dancer, Banani - leading to being asked to leave by his enraged father; while Banani's father plans her marriage to Banjara Madhal.
Acting
Madhubala's screen presence is absolutely devastating.
Costume
Banjara and Brahmin wardrobe clash in gorgeous Technicolor.
Score
Songs that'll haunt you for days—O.P. Nayyar magic.
Director
Bibhuti Mitra
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