Char Diwari
Sunil leads a poor lifestyle along with his widowed mother, and two school-going siblings, Anu and Tikku. He gets married to Lakshmi, who soon gets pregnant. Anu graduates from school and each of the family make individual sacrifices so that she can attend college. During Diwali, Lakshmi falls down the stairs, is hospitalized, has a miscarriage, and will never be able to conceive. Sunil decides to keep this a secret from the rest of the family, but subsequently confides in his mother. When Lakshmi finds out she wants him to re-marry, but he refuses. Then Tikku is sent to live with his maternal uncle for a few days. Shortly thereafter the family will be faced with three crises as Anu prepares to elope with a wealthy fellow collegian, a death, and a theft.
Directed by Krishan Chopra · Written by Krishan Chopra
Cast
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Shashi Kapoor Sunil -
Nanda Lakshmi -
Manmohan Krishna Makhtul 'Masterji' -
Leela Chitnis Sunil's mom - Praveen Paul
- Satish Vyas
- Laxmi Janki
- Najmu Anu
Make it a double feature
4h 6m together
Char Diwari
A Death in the Gunj
A close match in mood and era.
