Pannalal Patel

A lovelorn village boy and girl cross all barriers of caste and tradition to unite in a meaningful manner.

A social drama starred Sardar Akhtar, Mazhar Khan, Anjali Devi and Krishnakant

Manvini Bhavai is a Gujarati-language drama set during the famine of 1899–1900, following the tragic love story of Kalu and Raju as they struggle against social customs and starvation. Adapted from Pannalal Patel’s celebrated novel Manvini Bhavai, the film captures the resilience of rural life in the face of immense suffering.

Based on a short story by Pannalal Patel, the film depicts the life struggles of a widow named Kanku.