Movie

Divali (1940)

• October 19, 1940
• 2h 17m

Overview

Dhanna and his young daughter Tulsi struggle in poverty until Tulsi, trying to help her sick father, is arrested for theft and sent to jail. She later comes under the care of Dr. Kailash, whose household is held together by Rekha, the prosecuting attorney’s daughter in love with him. As Tulsi’s presence stirs tensions between Rekha and Kailash, the story weaves through themes of love, money, and morality, moving from hardship and conflict toward reconciliation and harmony.

Director

Jayant Desai

Writers

Gunwantrai Acharya

Starring

Madhuri, Motilal, Vasanti