Baksa Badal

Baksa Badal

1970 · 106 min · ★ 7.0 · Romance, Comedy

The luggage of Dr. Pratul and Minu get swapped during a train journey. When Dr. Pratul, who is a psychiatrist, looks into the luggage, he develops a keen interest in knowing more about Minu.

Directed by Nityananda Datta · Written by Satyajit Ray

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