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.

Genres: Drama, Family

Stars: Shammi Kapoor, Balraj Sahni, Anita Guha, Jayant, Gope