"Swami" is a Bollywood movie that was released in 1977. The movie was directed by Basu Chatterjee and produced by Jaya Chakravarty. The film starred Shabana Azmi, Girish Karnad, Utpal Dutt, and Vikram.
The film tells the story of a young woman named Saudamini (Shabana Azmi) who is married off to a man named Ghanshyam (Girish Karnad) against her will. Saudamini dreams of living a different life, but she is bound by societal expectations and the strictures of her conservative family.
Saudamini's husband, Ghanshyam, is a kind-hearted man who loves her deeply, but he is struggling to find a job and provide for his family. The couple faces several challenges, including financial difficulties, family disputes, and the pressure to conform to social norms.
The rest of the movie follows Saudamini's journey as she tries to find meaning and purpose in her life, even as she struggles to balance her responsibilities as a wife and daughter-in-law with her own desires and aspirations.
"Swami" was critically acclaimed and is remembered for its sensitive portrayal of a woman's journey towards self-discovery and its exploration of themes such as marriage, patriarchy, and tradition. The film also had several popular songs, including "Yeh Kaisa Sur Mandir Hai" and "Pal Bhar Mein Yeh Kya Ho Gayi".
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