Tonga-Wali

Tonga-Wali

1955 · 120 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, Family

A humble tonga driver named Lachhman returns a forgotten bundle to Rajo, and though her father offers him a reward, he refuses. Instead, he sells his beloved tonga to raise a dowry and marry her. After tragedy strikes and Lachhman dies, Rajo takes up the tonga herself to survive, challenging tradition and society’s expectations.

Directed by Lekhraj Bhakri

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