Acting
The film is a social drama that explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the moral complexities of the time. While detailed plot synopses of 1950s "B-movies" can sometimes be elusive, Dost is characterized by the typical emotional storytelling of the era, often centering on family dynamics or star-crossed relationships.
Shammi Kapoor stars as a criminal who exchanges identity with a dead man in order to start over.
Sunder, a ten year old village boy, is encouraged by his poor parents to find a job in the city. He joins a dysfunctional family in Delhi as domestic/companion. He bonds with his employer Mataji (Honoured Mother) and her beautiful daughter-in-law Damini who is the sole earning member of the family. Mataji’s son, Manu, is unemployed and depressed. Damini has an admirer and Sunder, Mataji and Manu worry that she may leave the family. Sunder confides his worries to his friend, Bubbli, daughter of a neighbour. His wish for security leads to a traumatic event in the family.
Gulnar is a movie directed by Harbans featuring Geeta Bali, Salim Raja.
A romantic drama set against the musical traditions of its time, centering on love, conflict, and emotional upheaval.
An atheist falls in love with a married devout woman who has forsaken materialistic life.
An impoverished family faces illness and financial challenges after one of them is sent to prison.
A renowned but solitary singer discovers the true treasure of life when a forbidden romance with a wealthy patron's daughter forces her to choose between the glittering promise of fame and the genuine wealth of love.
After an oppressive former Raja refuses to surrender his power and continues to abuse his people, a policeman's life is tragically intertwined with a former royal heir when his bride, who is in love with the heir, is forced to marry him, ultimately leading to a family vendetta, kidnapping, and sacrifice.
On the run from the police, an atheist masquerades as a religious icon.
