Sadhna
Synopsis
Mohan lives a middle-class life with his ailing mother, and works as a college professor. His mother would like him to get married, but he asks her to be patient as he awaits his probationary period to end at the college. At the college he lectures his students about Vasantsena, the evils of prostitution and his personal hatred of courtesans, who sell their lives for money. Things take a turn for the worse, when his mother suddenly collapses, loses consciousness, and is not expected to live long. The only way he can bring peace to his dying mother is to get married. His neighbor, Jeevan Ram, agrees to find a woman who will pose as a wife for a fee, and introduces him to a woman named Rajni, who is then introduced to his mother.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- B.R. Chopra
- Screenplay & Story
- Mukhram Sharma, Sahir Ludhianvi
- Original Title
- Sadhna
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- B.R. Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
B.R. Chopra
Mukhram Sharma, Sahir Ludhianvi
Pran Mehra
B.R. Chopra
Department Leadership Roster
B.R. Chopra
Director
Mukhram Sharma
Writer
B.R. Chopra
Producer
Pran Mehra
Editor
Vasant
Costume Design
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sadhna.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sadhna
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sadhna about?
Mohan lives a middle-class life with his ailing mother, and works as a college professor. His mother would like him to get married, but he asks her to be patient as he awaits his probationary period to end at the college. At the college he lectures his students about Vasantsena, the evils of prostitution and his personal hatred of courtesans, who sell their lives for money. Things take a turn for the worse, when his mother suddenly collapses, loses consciousness, and is not expected to live long. The only way he can bring peace to his dying mother is to get married. His neighbor, Jeevan Ram, agrees to find a woman who will pose as a wife for a fee, and introduces him to a woman named Rajni, who is then introduced to his mother.
Who directed Sadhna?
Sadhna was directed by B.R. Chopra.
Who stars in Sadhna?
The principal cast of Sadhna includes Vyjayanthimala, Sunil Dutt, Radhakrishan, Leela Chitnis, Manmohan Krishna.
When was Sadhna released and how long is it?
Sadhna was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.