aware that a single lady spending the night at his place could be considered improper, goes to his neighbor, Thakur Saheb's house for the night. Thakur and Motilal play chess and then he sleeps there. The following morning, rumors spread about Shanta at Motilal's house, and Seth adds fuel to fire. Villagers humiliate Motilal before he can defend himself. Saddened at the turn of events, Motilal leaves the house. As he looks over from a distance, he asks God to forgive the villagers for insulting him and not trusting him. When Thakur Saheb learns about the incident, he tells everyone the truth, that Motilal was with him for the night. Thakur also exposes Seth's vulgar ways, the villagers thrash Seth. Lawyer Girish, Suresh, Motilal's wife and his daughter Munni also arrive in the village, and they all look for Motilal, to meet and apologize to him. Finally, they all find him under a tree, deceased. Cast Motilal as Motilal Nadira as Shanta Moti Sagar as Suresh, Motilal's son Manju Kumar Mubarak Krishan Dhawan as Girish, Motilal's lawyer Sangeeta Leela Mishra as Motilal's wife Mridula Daya Devi Music Music in the film was given by Anil Biswas, with lyrics by Shailendra. "Kuchh Aur Zamaana Kahata Hai" - Meena Kapoor "Alwida" - Mukesh "Lakadi Jal Koyalaa Bhayi, Mori Baali Re Umariyaa Ab Kaise" - Lata Mangeshkar "Zindagi Ka Ajab Afsana Hai" - Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh "Zindagi Khvaab Hai, Thaa Hamen Bhi Pataa" - Mukesh "Kya Laaye Kya Le Jaaoge Khali Rahenge Dono Haath" - Manna Dey "Andhi Duniya Matlab Ki Duniya" - Manna Dey References Bibliography External links 1965 films 1960s Hindi-language films Films scored by Anil Biswas Third Best Feature Film National Film Award winners Films whose writer won the Best Story National Film Award 1965 directorial debut films