RAKHI (1962) – ASHOK KUMAR – WAHEEDA REHMAN – NEW BOLLYWOOD DVD – FREE UK POST

The “Rakhi” is the traditional ornamental string that binds a brother and a sister’s relation with affection and responsibility. To Raju, the love and affection of his only sister, Radha was dearer than his own life. To Radha, Raju was father, mother and brother rolled into one. Radha falls in love with Anand and marries him. But Anand’s sister Didi is poison minded and makes it impossible for Raju to stay in the same house. Raju sets up his own house with his wife Malti but Malti dies during childbirth leaving Raju alone. Didi make Radha serve a notice on Raju for division of their properties. In desperation he hands over every thing to Radha and goes away in search of peace. Failing to find peace Raju retraces his step back to his old house on Raksha-Bhandhan day. As he ponders over the past he sees a child lighting a cracker and was in danger of accident. While saving that child Raju loses his eyesight. He learns that the child is Radha’s son. Radha rushes out to meet Raju and in joy and thankfulness ties the Rakhi around his wrist.