Bollywood Films That Must Be Seen By Western Audiences

Published on July 11, 2019 By James Spiro

Madhumati (1958)

Madhumati is a paranormal romance film that tells the love story between Anand and Madhumati. Due to being unable to meet on Earth, they must withhold their relationship during their lives and wait to meet during a reincarnation.

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Released in 1958, Madhumanti was the highest-grossing Indian film of the year. It is credited for inspiring international films to explore the themes of reincarnation and birth. In the following year after its release, it won various awards for its performances and music.