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Awaara (1951)

“The Vagabond”

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Plot

In the grimy bylanes of a forgotten city, Raju, a vagabond, is the product of a harsh past marked by parental abandonment and a life on the fringes. His bitter father, a hardened district judge, had banished Raju's mother from their home, propelling the young boy into a world of chaos and crime. Adopted by a Dacoit, a pickpocket bandit, Raju finds a father figure in the very man who planted the seeds of discord between his parents. As the truth unfolds, Raju's world crumbles, and he kills his surrogate father, setting in motion a series of events that brings him face to face with his own father in the hallowed halls of justice. On trial for his actions, Raju's defense rests in the hands of his childhood sweetheart, now his legal representative, fighting to save him from the gallows. The climax of this twisted tale rests on the shoulders of Raju's father, the judge, who must rule on his son's fate, wrestling with the law's demand for impartiality and a father's love for his estranged son. The unique tale of Awaara (1951) intertwines elements of love, tragedy, and redemption, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats.

Where to watch Awaara?

Awaara is a drama movie featuring Prithviraj Kapoor.

It is possible to buy Awaara on Amazon Video.