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Darpan

1969Movie

76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A deeply moving, romantic movie about family and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Story

A Teacher from Siddharth College, Balraj Dutt (Sunil Dutt) from a well-known, wealthy, and reputed family falls in love with a former prostitute, Madhvi (Waheeda Rehman) and despite of opposition from his family, marries her, complications arise. The elder brother (Rehman), now married, recognizes Madhvi, as he had spent romantic nights with her. Then arrives Vinod (Ramesh Deo), a family friend, from the United States of America, with full approval for the marriage until he actually meets and then he too recognizes Madhvi, as he had spent some romantic nights with her. How will Madhvi continue to live her married life with the mirror reflecting her past?

Feels like

  • Melodrama
  • Marriage
  • Infidelity
  • Family Drama
  • Indian Cinema
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Relationship Conflicts
  • Social Stigma
  • Emotional Turmoil

Crew

Directed by
Adurthi Subba Rao

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Facts

January 1, 1969 · Sexual Content · Hindi

Released
January 1, 1969
Content
Sexual Content
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Darpan worth watching?"

Questions about Darpan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Darpan worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Darpan good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Darpan plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Darpan in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.