Geeta

Shankar abandons his religious wife Durga and takes their son Mohan into a life of crime. Years later, Durga raises her second son Kumar to be virtuous. When Mohan is arrested, he ends up being prosecuted by Kumar—his own brother—leading to a dramatic family reckoning and Mohan’s path to redemption.

Directed by Parshwanath Yeshwant Altekar, Geeta leans on a strong ensemble — Chandramohan, Durga Khote, Vatsala Kumthekar — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1940.