Dil Aur Deewaar
1978 Hindi film directed by Kovelamudi Bapayya
Dil Aur Deewaar (transl. The Heart and the Wall) is a 1978 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by D. Ramanaidu and directed by K. Bapaiah. The film stars Jeetendra and Moushumi Chatterjee, with music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. It is a remake of the Telugu film Jeevana Tarangalu (1973), also made by the same banner and director.
Plot
Vijay is an honest crime reporter. He was raised by his uncle Rai Saheb after his stepmother turned him out of his house. However, on her deathbed, she asked for his forgiveness and asked him to look after her laidback son Anand. Vijay shields Anand from the world and would-be exploiters. Saroj is a hardworking woman who looks after her blind mother Parvati and her younger brother Chandu. Chandu has gotten involved in a life of crime and has joined a gang. Saroj and Anand become friends.
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