Sahib Biwi aur Ghulam (1962) - DVD

Synopsis:

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam is a story set in Bengal at the turn of the 20th century. It is a story of a Zamindar family who live in the Babi Haveli, owned by two brothers, Bade Babu and Chhote Babu. Wine flows freely in their house and the brothers prefer the tinkling anklets of courtesans to the endearing smiles of their wives. However, Chhote Babu's wife ( Meena Kumari) cannot reconcile herself to the hedonistic habits of her spouse, and she rises in revolt. At this juncture of the lives of the Bade Haveli residents, comes Bhootnath (Guru Dutt), a village simpleton, who finds job at the Mohini Sindoor factory as a clerk. Bhootnath soon strikes a warm releationship with Jaba (Waheeda Rehman), the factory owner's daughter. Meanwhile, Chhoti Bahu reads that applying Mohini Sindoor will bring her errant husband back. She sends for Bhoothnath and asks him to get her some sindoor. In an effort to bringing her errant husband back, Chhoti Bahu sets an example of self-sacrifice that leaves everyone at the Bade Haveli in astonishment. Watch this black-and-white classic as it reaches a stunning climax.