Tonga-Wali (1955) — drama, family film. Directed by Lekhraj Bhakri. Starring Shammi Kapoor, Balraj Sahni, Anita Guha, Jayant.
Drama, Family · 10/10 · 120 min · 1955
A humble tonga driver named Lachhman returns a forgotten bundle to Rajo, and though her father offers him a reward, he refuses. Instead, he sells his beloved tonga to raise a dowry and marry her. After tragedy strikes and Lachhman dies, Rajo takes up the tonga herself to survive, challenging tradition and society’s expectations.
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