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Khilona
Thakur Suraj Singh lives a wealthy lifestyle with his wife; three sons - Kishore, his wife Laxmi & two children Pappu and Laali; Vijaykamal, & Mohan; and an unmarried daughter, Radha. Kishore looks after the family business, while Vijaykamal is a renowned poet, and Mohan is studying law in the city. Vijaykamal is in love with lovely Sapna, but she is forced to marry Bihari, and kills herself on the night of the marriage. Vijaykamal witnesses her death and loses his mind. The family decide to keep him under lock and key on the terrace of their house. Unable to admit Vijaykamal to a mental asylum, Suraj brings home a young courtesan, Chand, who he hopes will cure Vijaykamal, and she does succeed considerably, but is traumatized, sexually assaulted by Vijaykamal, and abused by the rest of the family.
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Plot Summary
A mentally challenged young man is married off to a beautiful woman, who is initially unaware of his condition. As she comes to understand his struggles, she dedicates herself to caring for him and helping him lead a semblance of a normal life. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and societal perceptions of mental illness.
Critical Reception
Khilona was a critical and commercial success, praised for its sensitive portrayal of mental illness and its powerful performances. It resonated with audiences for its emotional depth and uplifting message.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sensitive handling of a difficult subject matter.
Sanjeev Kumar's performance as the mentally challenged protagonist was highly acclaimed.
The film's emotional core and themes of love and acceptance were well-received.
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Awards & Accolades
Sanjeev Kumar won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his role in Khilona.
Fun Fact
The film was a remake of a Tamil film titled 'Karpagam' (1963).
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