Zara Si Zindagi

Zara Si Zindagi

A Short life

1983 · ★ 9.0 · Drama

An MA in philosophy, Raja arrives in Delhi to look for employment and comes across Kusum, a struggling stage actress. They both face hardships in order to make a living.

Directed by K. Balachander · Written by K. Balachander

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