Pratimurti(1993)
Pratimurti is a 1993 Hindi drama film directed and written by Bimal Dutta. The lead cast includes Rakhee Gulzar, Rajendra Gupta, Sadhu Meher, and Suresh Oberoi. The story follows Savitri, a widow who is abandoned by her in-laws and forced to survive on the streets after her husband's sudden death. She faces social stigma, poverty, and rejection from her own family. The film is notable for its honest portrayal of widowhood in Indian society and Rakhee Gulzar's critically acclaimed performance. It was released in India in 1993 and remains a significant example of socially relevant Hindi cinema from that era.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- Bimal Dutt
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
After her husband dies suddenly, Savitri is thrown out of her home by her in-laws. She is left with no money, no shelter, and no support. Society treats her as an outcast. A kind stranger offers her a job, but the judgment of others threatens to destroy her again. Savitri must fight to reclaim her dignity and build a life on her own terms.
“A widow's fight for dignity”