Chandni

Two identical women, city-bred Chandni and village teacher Devi, swap clothes on a train, leading to their husbands mistakenly taking home the wrong wife. As chaotic domestic lives unfold, their interwoven fates unravel through illness, mistaken affections, and a final public revelation of their switched identities.

Directed by Jayant Desai, Chandni leans on a strong ensemble — Khursheed, Ishwarlal, Dixit — 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 drama titles of 1942.