
A village woman abandoned by her husband is forced into prostitution in Kolkata and forms nameless yet strong relations with a wealthy patron as well as an abused boy in the neighbourhood.
Directed by Shakti Samanta, Amar Prem leans on a strong ensemble — Sharmila Tagore, Rajesh Khanna, Madan Puri — 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 1972.
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