Pagli 1943

Pagli is a 1943 Indian Bollywood movie directed by Amiya Chakrabarty and starring Uma Shashi, Balraj Sahni, Kanan Devi, and Yakub. It is based on the life of a young village girl named Pagli, who is brought up by her uncle. When she falls in love with a Brahmin boy, her uncle objects to her choice of partner due to his lower caste and arranges for her to marry a rich man instead. Pagli's lover tries to convince her uncle but fails, and she is forced to marry the rich man. However, her husband soon realises that she still loves her first love and decides to let her go. She eventually reunites with her lover and they get married. The film highlights the importance of caste system and how it affects women's choices and lives. In the end, Pagli's courage and determination help her overcome the restrictions imposed by society and class.