Uski Roti (1970)

A Day's Bread

Uski Roti (1970) poster

The film depicts the life of a truck driver Sucha Singh and his wife Balo. Balo has to get Sucha Singh's food ready every day, walk a long distance through the fields and wait for him on the highway as he drives past the village. He leads an independent life, playing cards with his friends and spending time with his mistress, and comes home only once a week. However, he expects his wife to play the traditional role of a devoted wife. One day Balo gets late, trying to save her sister from the advances of a lecherous villager. Sucha Singh is angry, and drives away without his food. She decides to wait for him until nightfall.

Director: Mani Kaul
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ratan Lal
Cinematography: K.K. Mahajan
Editing: Hemant Bose
Production: National Film Development Corporation of India, Rochak Pandit Productions
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi

Themes

Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption

Keywords

infidelity, husband wife relationship

Trailer

Uski Roti Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uski Roti about?
The film depicts the life of a truck driver Sucha Singh and his wife Balo. Balo has to get Sucha Singh's food ready every day, walk a long distance through the fields and wait for him on the highway as he drives past the village. He leads an independent life, playing cards with his friends and spending time with his mistress, and comes home only once a week. However, he expects his wife to play the traditional role of a devoted wife. One day Balo gets late, trying to save her sister from the advances of a lecherous villager. Sucha Singh is angry, and drives away without his food. She decides to wait for him until nightfall.
Who directed Uski Roti?
Uski Roti was directed by Mani Kaul.
Who stars in Uski Roti?
Uski Roti stars Garima, Gurdeep Singh, Richa Vyas, Lakhanapal, Savita Bajaj, Rochak Pandit.
How long is Uski Roti?
Uski Roti has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Uski Roti?
Uski Roti is a Drama film.
Where was Uski Roti produced?
Uski Roti was produced in India.
What are the themes of Uski Roti?
The themes of Uski Roti include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.