Cast: Shabana Azmi, Sadhu Meher
Shyam Benegal launched New Indian Cinema with his deft story of a man's love for his maid. Waheeda Rehman turned down the part; Shabana Azmi got it (her debut role) and a great star was born.
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Ankur - 1974