Geetanjali

Geetanjali

1993 · ★ 5.5 · Drama

Gita is a modest girl who dreams of a quiet family life. Her twin sister Anjali loves noisy parties, singing, and dancing. Each sister's life unfolds as they wish, until the cruelty of others intervenes and alters their destinies.

Directed by Shakti Samanta

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