Anokha Bandhan

Anokha Bandhan ( Unique Relation) is a 1982 Hindi-language drama film, produced by Ratan Irani under the Shree Jagdamba Movies banner and directed by Mehul Kumar. It stars Ashok Kumar, Shabana Azmi, Navin Nischol, Master Bittu while Jeetendra has given a Special Appearance and music composed by Usha Khanna. The film remade as Telugu movie Vadina Maata (1992).

The film is based on Sharat Chandra Chatterji's book Ramer Sumati (1914).

Plot
The film begins in a village where Shyamlal is a trustworthy employee of the Zamindar. He lives with his ideal wife Annapurna / Anu. Before dying, his stepmother entrusts the responsibility of her son Ram to the couple. Despite having a child Gopal Anu dotes on Ram as ever, and he too adores her. Ram perturbs everyone with his naught deeds which Anu covers up. Moreover, he always confronts Chote Babu a haughty grandson of Zamindar. Meanwhile, the virago mother of Anu arrives and creates disputes and distance between Anu & Ram. Once, Chote Babu degrades Ram and he hits him hard. Then, Zamindar rebukes Shyamlal, as annoyed he separates Ram from the house by giving his share. The incident makes a severe impact on Anu and she becomes terminally ill. However, Ram recovers her with his idolization. At last, they expel the old cat. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of the family.

Cast

 * Ashok Kumar as Zamindar
 * Jeetendra as Haribabu (Guest)
 * Shabana Azmi as Annapurna / Anu
 * Navin Nischol as Shyamlal
 * Satyendra Kapoor as Doctor
 * Jagdeep as Kalyanjibhai Bhojwala
 * Mukri as Kalumali
 * Shekhar Purohit
 * Aruna Irani as Kalyanji's wife
 * Shashikala as Anu's mom
 * Seema Deo as Ram's mom
 * Annapurna Shukla
 * Rehana Jariwala
 * Master Bittu as Ram