Chitralekha (1964) - Superhit Hindi Movie | Meena Kumari, Ashok Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, Mehmood

Movie Name: Chitralekha (1964) Genre: Historical Drama Director: Kidar Sharma Producers: A.K. Nadiadwala Starcast: Meena Kumari as Chitralekha, Ashok Kumar as Yogi Kumargiri, Pradeep Kumar as Aryaputra Samant Bijgupt, Mehmood as Brahmachari Shwetank, Minoo Mumtaz as Maid, Zeb Rehman as Rambha, Achala Sachdev as Gayatri Devi, Bela Bose as Devi Mahamaya. Movie Plot: The story is set during the Maurya Empire and revolves around the courtesan Chitralekha and her love for Aryaputra Samant Bijgupt, a soldier serving under Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. The narrative explores themes of love, morality, and renunciation. When Bijgupt becomes infatuated with Chitralekha, it causes turmoil in his life and the lives of those around him. Yogi Kumargiri, a celibate ascetic, intervenes and persuades Chitralekha to leave her luxurious lifestyle and free Bijgupt from her influence. This leads to Chitralekha seeking solace in spirituality, while Bijgupt is compelled to fulfill his duties and marry Yashodhara, as desired by the emperor.