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About the film
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki is a 1978 Indian drama film directed by Raj Khosla and Sudesh Issar. It is based on a Marathi novel titled Ashi Tujhi Preet by Chandrakant Kakodkar. The film won Nutan her 5th and final Filmfare Award in the Best Actress category for which she held a record of most wins for more than 40 years. It was a "Super Hit" at the box office.
Plot
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki is about an aristocrat, Thakur Rajnath Singh Chouhan, who is in love with his mistress Tulsi but forced to marry a strong aristocratic woman named Sanjukta. Tulsi sacrifices her life, some time after giving birth to Rajnath's son Ajay, because she wants Sanjukta to have her husband all to herself. Rajnath and Sanjukta send Ajay to boarding school to prevent him from bearing the stigma of being an illegitimate child. Sanjukta and Rajnath have a son, Pratap. Rajnath dies in a horse-riding accident. Sanjukta makes regular visits to the boarding school to see Ajay and, when he grows up, she brings him home. Ajay meets Naini and falls in love with her after a few misadventures. Sanjukta makes Ajay not only a very important man but also shields him every time and finally confesses before the public that Ajay is her husband's first son and therefore, is entitled to respect. However, her own son Pratap feels slighted and becomes wayward. Some people around them also try to further damage the relations between the two brothers. However, for every sin of the younger brother, Ajay protects him and takes the blame. Sanjukta, not knowing the actual situation, gets disturbed. Pratap seduces Geeta and gets her pregnant and blames Ajay in front of her father, Rana. At one stage, she blames Ajay for every wrong thing which has actually been done by her own son. Ajay le…
Soundtrack
The music is composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and lyrics are by Anand Bakshi.
Awards
Best Lyricist – Anand Bakshi for "Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki"
Best Female Playback Singer — Shobha Gurtu for "Saiyan Rooth Gaye"
Reception
The film became a success at the box office.
The title song sung by Lata Mangeshkar became an instant classic.
Key details
| Release year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Language | Hindi |
| Director | Raj Khosla |
| Starring | Vinod Khanna |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki released?
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki is a Hindi-language film released in 1978, directed by Raj Khosla.
Who directed Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki?
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki was directed by Raj Khosla.
Who stars in Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki?
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki stars Vinod Khanna.
What is Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki about?
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki is a 1978 Indian drama film directed by Raj Khosla and Sudesh Issar. It is based on a Marathi novel titled Ashi Tujhi Preet by Chandrakant Kakodkar.
Where can I watch Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki?
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki may be available on major streaming platforms or for digital rental — check current OTT listings for availability in your region.
Reference: Wikipedia
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