Annadata

"Annadata" is a Hindi film released in 1972. The film is directed by Asit Sen and stars Jaya Bhaduri and Om Prakash in the lead roles.

The story of the film revolves around a young woman named Rekha (Jaya Bhaduri), who works as a nurse in a hospital. She meets a wealthy businessman named Ram (Om Prakash) and the two fall in love. Ram's mother, however, does not approve of their relationship and insists that Ram marry someone of her choosing.

Ram decides to defy his mother and marries Rekha. However, he soon finds himself struggling to make ends meet. His business is failing, and he is unable to provide for his wife and child. Rekha takes on odd jobs to help support the family, but it is not enough.

One day, Ram decides to start a farming business and buys a piece of land. With Rekha's help, he learns the skills of farming and begins to make a profit. However, their success is short-lived when a wealthy landlord tries to take their land away from them.

Ram and Rekha must fight to keep their land and their livelihood. The film highlights the struggles of farmers in India and the power dynamics between wealthy landowners and poor farmers.

The film was well-received by critics and audiences and is remembered for Jaya Bhaduri's strong performance as a woman determined to support her family. The film's theme of social justice and the plight of farmers remains relevant today.