Sindoor

Sindoor

1979 · 156 min · Drama

Usha and Bikash fall deeply in love, only to be separated when Usha's father is manipulated by Prem's father into marrying her off to Prem, who schemes to acquire her family's wealth.

Directed by Prakash Thapa · Written by Daulat Bikram Bista

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