Anupama

Anupama

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1966 · 148 min · ★ 7.0 · Family, Drama

A grieving widower has a complex relationship with his daughter, blaming her for his wife's death. As she grows up, a kind poet helps her heal and find happiness despite her father's conflicted behavior.

Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee · Written by D.N. Mukherjee

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