Basant
1942 · 146 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, Music
Impoverished singers Uma and her brother Babul are discovered by Nirmal. Uma becomes a star and marries Nirmal, but his insecurity leads him to abandon her and their daughter, Manju. When he finds Uma back on stage, he abducts Manju. After years, the family reunites, and Uma returns to a homemaker role.
Directed by Amiya Chakrabarty · Written by Amiya Chakrabarty
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- M Mumtaz Shanti Uma
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Suresh Babul - M Mumtaz Ali Babul
- P P.F. Pithawala Janaki Prasad
- K Kamala
- K Kanu Roy House Rent Collector
- P Pramila Meena
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Madhubala Manju (uncredited)
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