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Beti

Beti poster
Directed by
Raza Mir
Country
Pakistan
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A famous actress gives up her career and fame to protect her daughter and keep their home. The story follows her sacrifices and the choices she makes for her family.

melodramaticpoignantold-fashionedfamily-centeredsacrificialemotionalsentimentalclassicaldramatic

What happens

Beti (also spelled as Baitee lit. 'Daughter') is a Pakistani film directed by Raza Mir and produced by Iqbal Shehzad. Nazim Panipati was the story writer, with dialogues by Zia Sarhadi. It stars Neelo and Ejaz with child actor Gutto in lead roles. The plot revolves around a famous actress who accepts anonymity to save her daughter and house. The music was composed by Deebo Bhattacharya. Released in July 1964, it was the first film of Mir as director. Beti is considered as one of the best performance of Neelo. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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