Uski Roti
उसकी रोटी
“A Day's Bread”
Synopsis
The film depicts the life of a truck driver Sucha Singh and his wife Balo. Balo has to get Sucha Singh's food ready every day, walk a long distance through the fields and wait for him on the highway as he drives past the village. He leads an independent life, playing cards with his friends and spending time with his mistress, and comes home only once a week. However, he expects his wife to play the traditional role of a devoted wife. One day Balo gets late, trying to save her sister from the advances of a lecherous villager. Sucha Singh is angry, and drives away without his food. She decides to wait for him until nightfall.
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Uski Roti 1970 Full Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-12-01
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mani Kaul
- Screenplay & Story
- Mani Kaul
- Original Score
- Ratan Lal
- Original Title
- उसकी रोटी
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- National Film Development Corporation of India, Rochak Pandit Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mani Kaul
Mani Kaul, Mohan Rakesh
Ratan Lal
K.K. Mahajan
Hemant Bose
Rochak Pandit
Department Leadership Roster
Mani Kaul
Director
Mani Kaul
Screenplay
K.K. Mahajan
Director of Photography
Rochak Pandit
Producer
Hemant Bose
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uski Roti
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Uski Roti about?
The film depicts the life of a truck driver Sucha Singh and his wife Balo. Balo has to get Sucha Singh's food ready every day, walk a long distance through the fields and wait for him on the highway as he drives past the village. He leads an independent life, playing cards with his friends and spending time with his mistress, and comes home only once a week. However, he expects his wife to play the traditional role of a devoted wife. One day Balo gets late, trying to save her sister from the advances of a lecherous villager. Sucha Singh is angry, and drives away without his food. She decides to wait for him until nightfall.
Who directed Uski Roti?
Uski Roti was directed by Mani Kaul.
Who stars in Uski Roti?
The principal cast of Uski Roti includes Garima, Gurdeep Singh, Richa Vyas, Lakhanapal, Savita Bajaj.
When was Uski Roti released and how long is it?
Uski Roti was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Uski Roti?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Uski Roti was composed by Ratan Lal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Uski Roti?
Uski Roti holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).