Bandini
1963 · 157 min · ★ 6.2 · Romance, Drama
In 1930s British-ruled Bengal, a prison-doctor falls in love with a convicted murderer with past connections to a freedom fighter.
Directed by Bimal Roy · Written by Nabendu Ghosh
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Nutan Kalyani -
Ashok Kumar Bikash Ghosh -
Dharmendra Dr. Devendra -
Raja Paranjpe Kalyani's Father -
Tarun Bose Mahesh Chandra / Jailor - M Moni Chatterjee Inspector
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Iftekhar Chutti Babu - C Chandrima Bhaduri Female Wardon
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Satyendra Kapoor Bikash Ghosh's house help -
Asit Sen Shambu - B Bhola
- L Lalit Rai
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