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Talaq (1958)

Talaq poster
Original title
Talaaq
Directed by
Mahesh Kaul
Genre
drama film
Country
India
Runtime
2h 23m
Rating
8.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A married couple in 1950s India faces social and personal pressures that strain their relationship. The film follows their emotional struggles and the consequences of their choices.

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What happens

Talaq is a 1958 Indian Bollywood drama film starring Rajendra Kumar and produced by Anupam Chitra studios. Director Mahesh Kaul was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Director and the film was also nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Movie. The music is by C. Ramchandra. Playback singers for the film include Asha Bhosle and Manna Dey with songs such as "Mere Jeevan Me" and "Zuk Gayi Dekho Garda" . Art direction for the film was conducted by Biren Nag and it was shot in Ranjit Studios in Bombay. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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