Underplayed Gems

Do Raaste (1969)

Do Raaste poster
Original title
दो रास्ते
Directed by
Raj Khosla
Genre
romance film
Country
India
Runtime
2h 30m
Rated
U
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 4 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

The film follows a lower-middle-class family's struggles and joys while upholding traditional values like respect for elders and family unity. It centers on three sons with different personalities and the women in their lives, highlighting the strength of family bonds.

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What happens

Do Raaste (translation: Two Paths) is a 1969 Indian Hindi film directed by Raj Khosla. The story is based on the trials and tribulations of a lower-middle-class family. It places emphasis on respect for elders, the paramount status of the mother, the sanctity of the joint family of her three sons, and the supremacy of relations that are stronger than ties of blood. Balraj Sahni and Kamini Kaushal play the eldest son and his wife. Prem Chopra plays the wayward son with Bindu as his wife who creates disputes. Whereas Rajesh Khanna plays flamboyant son and Mumtaz as his love interest. Despite her small role but with the aid of two chartbuster songs, Do Raaste made Mumtaz a household name. The story was based on the trials and tribulations of a lower-middle-class family. It placed emphasis on respect for elders, the paramount status of the mother, the sanctity of the joint family and the supremacy of relations that are stronger than ties of blood. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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