Tonga-Wali (1955)
A humble tonga driver named Lachhman returns a forgotten bundle to Rajo, and though her father offers him a reward, he refuses. Instead, he sells his beloved tonga to raise a dowry and marry her. After tragedy strikes and Lachhman dies, Rajo takes up the tonga herself to survive, challenging tradition and society’s expectations.
Director: Lekhraj Bhakri
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: January 1, 1955
Cast
Music: Salil Chowdhury
Production: NH Studioz
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi
More Films by Director: Lekhraj Bhakri
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tonga-Wali about?
- A humble tonga driver named Lachhman returns a forgotten bundle to Rajo, and though her father offers him a reward, he refuses. Instead, he sells his beloved tonga to raise a dowry and marry her. After tragedy strikes and Lachhman dies, Rajo takes up the tonga herself to survive, challenging tradition and society’s expectations.
- Who directed Tonga-Wali?
- Tonga-Wali was directed by Lekhraj Bhakri.
- Who stars in Tonga-Wali?
- Tonga-Wali stars Shammi Kapoor, Balraj Sahni, Anita Guha, Jayant, Gope, Nirupa Roy.
- How long is Tonga-Wali?
- Tonga-Wali has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Tonga-Wali?
- Tonga-Wali is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Tonga-Wali produced?
- Tonga-Wali was produced in India.