About this movie
Born in a low-caste family of chamars (cobblers), Chandu alias Chandrashekhar (Dev Anand) helps his father repair shoes and other footware for a small pittance. One day a girl from a rich and wealthy family, Vidya (Suraiya) stops by to get her shoe repaired. She wants Chandu to stop doing this menial job, and go to school, study and become someone important. She offers help financially, and gets Chandu to school. Both grow up and are attracted to each other. Both intent to marry, but obstacles open up in the form of Harry alias Harilal (Madan Puri), and Vidya's alcoholic dad, who will not permit his daughter to mingle with a boy from a lower caste.
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Quick facts
Year
1948
Runtime
2h 11m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
2
Genre
Drama, Romance
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Language
HI
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Questions about Vidya
How long is Vidya?
Vidya has a runtime of 2h 11m (2 hours and 11 minutes).
Who directed Vidya?
Vidya was directed by Girish Trivedi and released in 1948.
What genre is Vidya?
Vidya is a Drama, Romance film (1948).
Who stars in Vidya?
The cast of Vidya includes Dev Anand, Suraiya, Madan Puri, Cuckoo, Maya Banerjee.
What is the TMDB rating for Vidya?
Vidya has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 2 votes.
