Chhaya
Originally released in 1961. Chhaya is a romance/drama film. directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. With a runtime of 2h 35m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sunil Dutt, Asha Parekh, and Nirupa Roy
Synopsis
After her husband's death, Manorama is left alone with an infant daughter. The daughter falls ill due to poor nutrition, and in an act of desperation Manorama leaves the daughter in front of the house of Seth Jagatnarayan Chaudhary, a wealthy man who, having recently lost his wife, decides to adopt the girl. The following day, Manorama manages to get a job in the house as a servant but while she gets to care for Sarita like a mother, she longs for a day when her daughter might call her mom. Meanwhile Sarita grows up to be a beautiful girl who soon finds herself in some romantic entanglements.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1961
65 years ago
Runtime
2h 35m
155 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- AVM Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chhaya about?
After her husband's death, Manorama is left alone with an infant daughter. The daughter falls ill due to poor nutrition, and in an act of desperation Manorama leaves the daughter in front of the h...
Who directed Chhaya?
Chhaya was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
How long is Chhaya?
Chhaya has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes (155 minutes total).
When was Chhaya released?
Chhaya was released on January 1, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chhaya?
The main cast of Chhaya includes Sunil Dutt, Asha Parekh, Nirupa Roy, Achala Sachdev, Lalita Pawar.