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Prateeksha (2006)

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Plot

Bihar-born Kishen Lal, the sole offspring of devout Kanyakubh Hindu Brahman, Pandit Lal, steps away from the family hearth to immerse himself in the study of medicine. Life in a hostel introduces him to Reena Brown, a Christian woman bearing the scars of a love betrayed by her ex-boyfriend, John Clayton, who chose Emily over her and moved to London. Despite their religious differences, Kishen and Reena fall headlong into love, a bond so strong it leads them to the brink of marriage. Reena introduces Kishen to her father, James, whose approval sparks the beginning of their matrimonial plans. However, the news of their impending union incites fury in Pandit Lal. He confronts Reena and James, prophesying that such a marriage would forever ostracize him from their community and ruin his unmarried daughter's prospects. A bitter disagreement ensues, prompting both fathers to withhold their blessings. Choosing family over love, Reena, too, decides to call off the wedding. Heartbroken yet undeterred, Kishen graduates as a doctor and finds solace in the tranquility of Madhupur, a unique village where religious lines blur, Christians worship Hindu Gods, and Hindus attend Church. Years later, Reena unexpectedly re-enters Kishen's life, bringing with her the long-hidden truths of her past relationship with John and the secret her father, James, had veiled from her. These revelations, once unraveled, will inevitably re-shape their lives.

Where to watch Prateeksha?

Prateeksha is a drama movie featuring Jimmy Shergill.

Prateeksha is currently streaming on Netflix.