
A woman named Purnima (Meena Kumari) is forced to marry a wealthy man, leaving her true love Prakash (Dharmendra) to marry another. When tragedy strikes both families, Purnima and Prakash reunite, but a hidden past and familial jealousy threaten to tear them apart again, forcing Purnima to make an impossible choice.
Directed by Narendra Suri, Purnima leans on a strong ensemble — Dharmendra, Meena Kumari, Mehmood — 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 1965.
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A stressed father, a bride-to-be with a secret, a smitten event planner, and relatives from around the world create much ado about the preparations for an arranged marriage in India.
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