- A story young, middle-class urban working couple wanting to get married and their tribulations in finding a house in the city of Mumbai.
- This film is about a young working couple, who strive to build a home for themselves in the city of Bombay, so that they can get married. Both come from lower-middle class families and both aspire to a better future. Unfortunately, they develop different views on how to proceed, after a major setback shakes their confidence, especially in the case of the young man. Deeply involving drama does not take the easy way out.—ajmal hussain <ajji@nightmail.com>
- Sudip (Amol Palekar) & Chhaya (Zarina Wahab), fall in love while working in the same office and want to get married. In the process of looking out for a house, they get duped by a middle-man and their dreams to own a house get shattered. In a fit of rage and despair, Sudip suggest Chhaya get married to Modi, their aging millionaire boss who is a widower and has a crush on Chhaya. Sudip reasons that Modi won't last for too long. However, when Chhaya does get married to Modi, Sudip longs to have her back.—Anonymous
- When they first meet in their office, Sudip and Chhaya discover that have a lot in common, including their middle-class background and values. Therefore, it is not surprising that the young and hopeful fall in love. The organization is run by a rich, dignified industrialist - Mr. Modi, a 50 year old childless widower. Mr. Modi likes Chhaya too as she reminds him of his departed wife.
Just like any hopeful couple, Sudip and Chhaya are looking to settle down in conjugal bliss. Against all odds and skyrocketing costs of housing, they also manage to book their under construction home. Alas, things take an ugly turn when the builder absconds with all their life savings and their dreams of having their own nest are shattered. Out of sheer desperation, a distraught Sudip goads Chhaya to marry Mr. Modi, who anyway has a liking for her. Modi has already suffered from 2 heart attacks, so how long is he expected to survive anyway? Chhaya will soon inherit all of Modi's wealth and they can live comfortably, that's the only way of his painful predicament. Chhaya is appalled at Sudip's impulsive coaxing and spurns the suggestion. She starts losing respect for him.
Meanwhile, Modi learns about the fraud and assuages Chhaya's feelings by offering to help. His gentle kindness and understanding wins over Chhaya's family, who urge her to reconsider her decision to marry Modi. Finally, Chhaya relents.
Chhaya's married life surprisingly ripens into a mutually understanding, caring relationship with Mr. Modi. A baffled Sudip just cannot reconciled to the changed equation. Sudip issues an ultimatum to Chhaya to abandon Mr. Modi and leave the city with him. The big question is whether Chhaya will accede to his request.
Gharaonda is considered to be a milestone in Hindi cinema, bagging more than 50 prestigious awards including 5 Filmfare awards in various categories. Its songs are popular even today after decades of its release.
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