Dil Ek Mandir

Dil Ek Mandir

Heart is a Temple

1963 · 148 min · ★ 8.0 · Music, Drama, Romance

When Sita’s husband, Ram, is diagnosed with cancer, their lives are thrown into a tailspin—only to be further complicated when his treating physician turns out to be Dharmesh, Sita’s former lover.

Directed by C. V. Sridhar · Written by C. V. Sridhar

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