Saathi (1968)

A doctor doing research on cancer treatment faces challenges when he first loses his wife, and then his vision.

Director:

C.V. Sridhar

Writers:

Abrar Alvi (dialogue), Raj Baldev Raj (dialogue director)

Stars:

Vyjayanthimala, Rajendra Kumar, Simi Garewal

2 wins.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Vyjayanthimala	...	Shanti
Rajendra Kumar	...	Dr. Ravi
Simi Garewal	...	Rajni (as Simi)
Pahadi Sanyal	...	Rajni's Father (as Pahari Sanyal)
David Abraham	...	Head Doctor (as David)
Veena	...	Rajni's Mother
Ram Mohan	...	Dr. Kumar
Nandini
Sanjeev Kumar	...	Dr. Ashok
D.K. Sapru	...	Phillips - Hospital Patient (as Sapru)
Shabnam	...	(Guest Appearance)
Pratima Devi	...	Shanti's Mother (as Protima Devi)

Storyline

Dr. Ravi returns from abroad and takes up position as Chief Surgeon in a hospital. He then meets with Nurse Shanti, who lives an impoverished lifestyle with her ailing mother, and decides to perform surgery, but she passes away, and a guilt-ridden Ravi marries Shanti much to the chagrin of his mentor, Kaka, who had hoped that he would marry his daughter, Rajni. The couple then travel to Kashmir for their honey-moon, and then settle down to a harmonious relationship. Hoping to travel even more, their plans are interrupted by the hospital's head doctor, who wants Ravi to focus on cancer research. The couple drop all travel plans and immerse themselves in research so much so that Shanti herself becomes ill, and not wanting to become a burden, leaves. A frantic Ravi searches high and low in vain, and is subsequently devastated to learn that she has perished in a train accident. Kaka then becomes very ill and Kaki tells Ravi that the cause of his illness is Rajni's insistence that she not ...

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi English

Also Known As:

Companion

Company Credits

Production Co:

Venus Pictures

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

User Reviews

An Ignored Classic

Saathi is such a wonderful movie it's unbelievable. The story is very unique...and I don't wanna explain it because it would only take out the suspence. Wonderful songs, and an enthrallingly excellent performance once again by Vyjayantimala. No dances, but they aren't needed in such a classic. Rajnder acted great, and so did Simi. You just have to see this movie that should have been renowned as a classic!