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Shagun is a 1964 Indian Bollywood family drama film released on Jan 01, 1964. The film is directed by Nazr. "Shagoon" has Superstition as its thematic base. The beliefs that have grown with us and taken toots in us through generations. . Madan and Geeta, two educated young people, in the oblivius inncence of their youth, meet amidst the idylic charms of the Hill Station, Naini Tal. They soon fall deeply and inseperably in love. The hills and dales merge with the rising melodies from within their hearts. . Back in Delhi, however, Madans affectionate, zealously orthodox mother realizing that the wourld is coming to and end during the `Ashtah Griha Yati (Configuration of the Eight Planets) summarily calls back her son from his blissful roantic interlude, so that she can die in the midst of her dear ones. The `Yuti passes away quietly though, even as the smoke from the `haven kunds pales into insignifi- cance. . Madans marriage is contemplated. . Meanwhile, Girdharilal, both a family friend and the manager of the business affairs of Rai Sahib, father of Modan, has been slowly and ingratiatingl building with the mother to get his yound, vivacious and Americanised neice married to Madan. . Incidentally, however, mother happens ot meet Geeta, just back from the hills, and is captivated by the girls serene simplicity and virtuous charm. All are happy except Girdharilal who is shocked at this turn of envents. The horoscopes are consulted and to the shock of all the Pandit declares the girl `Manglik, aspected by evil forces and the aliance is pronounced unthinkable. Despite all good feelings the orthodox mother goes back on her decisions in fovour of upholding her superstitious beliefs. . The worldy-wise father rises to the occasion and saves an otherwise tragic situation. The marriage is conducted in pomp and pride, the taraat is led by him homeward. The bride puts her foot inside the house and the blow is struck, cruel and hard. Darkness descends on the family. . What follows is a drama charged with shattering human confilicts of poinant emotios of dark thoughts, beliefs and superstitions, and of an unfailing courage, virtuous faith and devotion which eventually transcends everything else to sublimate Indian Womanhood. Check out this page for more updates on Shagun.
