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Shanta Apte

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Apna GharApna Ghar · 1942
Apna Ghar
10.01942
Movie
Apna Ghar tells the story of a middle-class family whose peace is shattered when the father, Narendra, is falsely accused of fraud, forcing him to lose everything. His strong-willed daughter, Mira, becomes unwittingly entangled in the deception. The family's struggles are further complicated by the return of Jeevan, an ex-convict, whose past brings societal judgment. The film explores their fight to maintain their home's integrity and the true meaning of family amidst adversity.
Rajput RamaniRajput Ramani · 1936
Rajput Ramani
10.01936
MovieAdventure
Set in medieval Rajput court, mainly addresses Rajput notions of chivalry. The legendary warrior Mansingh (Phatak) is the nation's strong man but he is cordially hated even by his own people. Claiming to have been offended by Taramati (Tarkhad), he insists to her eminent father that only a marriage (on terms insulting to her) can placate him. He becomes a tyrant imprisoning large numbers of people, and eventually Taramati's father, also in prison, leads a popular revolt, threatening to kill his son-in-law. Only Taramati's decision to protect her husband resolves the conflict.
KunkuKunku · 1937
Kunku
6.01937
MovieDrama
Neera (Apte) is trapped into marrying an old widower Kakasaheb (Date). He is a progressive lawyer with a son and daughter of Neera's age. Neera refuses to consummate the union claiming that while suffering can be borne, injustice cannot. Neera faces many hurdles including her mother-in-law and a lascivious stepson Pandit (Nene).
Bhagya LaxmiBhagya Laxmi · 1944
Bhagya Laxmi
9.01944
Movie
a drama exploring themes of fate, destiny, good fortune, and the challenges and changes in a person's luck
Marriage of ChildrenMarriage of Children · 1937
Marriage of Children
10.01937
MovieDrama
A young girl who is forced to marry an aging lawyer. She is implored to find a young husband before her would be husband snuffs the idea out.
Amrit ManthanAmrit Manthan · 1934
Amrit Manthan
6.01934
MovieDrama
This classic opens with a sensational low-angle circular track movement as Chandika cult followers meet in a dungeon of flickering lights and deep shadow. As the more rationalist King Krantivarma (Varde) banned human or animal sacrifices from the increasingly fanatical festivals dedicated to the goddess, the cult's high priest (Chandramohan/Date) orders the hapless Vishwagupta (Kelkar) to kill the king.
ZamindarZamindar · 1942
Zamindar
7.01942
MovieMystery
A young blind girl is the only witness to the murder of a greedy, but repentant, landlord.
Shyam SundarShyam Sundar · 1932
Shyam Sundar
8.01932
MovieDrama
Children's mythological drawn from the Vishnu Purana telling of the child Krishna (Modak). The film intercuts Krishna's rural escapades with Pendya and other childhood friends with palace intrigues in Mathura, where Kans receives a divine warning that the boy Krishna shall be the cause of his death.

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