Aparna
1972, Bengali. Directed by Salil Sen.
Aparna, the only daughter and the apple of her mother's eye is engaged at a young age to her childhood friend, Ajay. After her mother’s death, her father remarries, and her stepmother begins to mistreat her. Desperate, Aparna flees with the help of Baren, a local goon with a good heart. She stays with Baren for safety and becomes involved in his group, though she urges him to turn his life around. Baren vows to protect her. One day, Aparna meets a stranger who turns out to be Ajay, and they are reunited. Baren is eventually arrested for his crimes but ensures Aparna's safety.
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Bengali
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- Released
- 14 April 1972
- Original title
- অপর্ণা
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Salil Sen
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Aparna runs 143 minutes (2h 23m).
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Who directed Aparna?
Aparna (1972) was directed by Salil Sen and stars Tanuja Samarth, Soumitra Chatterjee, Subhendu Chatterjee.