Char Diwari (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film
Released in 1961, Char Diwari is a drama and romance film directed by Krishan Chopra, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. Sunil leads a poor lifestyle along with his widowed mother, and two school-going siblings, Anu and Tikku. He gets married to Lakshmi, who soon gets pregnant. Anu graduates from school and each of the family make individual sacrifices so that she can attend college. During Diwali, Lakshmi falls down the stairs, is hospitalized, has a miscarriage, and will never be able to conceive. Sunil decides to keep this a secret from the rest of the family, but subsequently confides in his mother. When Lakshmi finds out she wants him to re-marry, but he refuses. Then Tikku is sent to live with his maternal uncle for a few days. Shortly thereafter the family will be faced with three crises as Anu prepares to elope with a wealthy fellow collegian, a death, and a theft.
Who’s in it. Char Diwari stars Shashi Kapoor as Sunil, Nanda as Lakshmi, Manmohan Krishna as Makhtul 'Masterji' and Praveen Paul, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Char Diwari page.
If you liked it. Fans of Char Diwari tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Char Diwari (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Char Diwari change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Char Diwari?
- Char Diwari stars Shashi Kapoor, Nanda, Manmohan Krishna, Praveen Paul and Leela Chitnis.