Under the film screenings being organised at Bharat Bhavan, Sara Akash was screened on Sunday at Abhirang Auditorium, Bharat Bhavan. It was a part of various programmes being organised at Bharat Bhavan to observe 33rd foundation day. Notably, the film screening was organised under Chhavi series of film screenings, Bharat Bhavan.
Sara Akash is a 1969 Hindi film directed by Basu Chatterjee, based on first part of novel Sara Akash (The Infinite Cosmos, 1951) by Rajendra Yadav. The film starred Rakesh Pandey, Madhu Chakravarty, Nandita Thakur, A K Hangal and Dina Pathak in lead roles. Set in a traditional middle class joint family in Agra, the film deals with internal conflicts of a newly wed couple, both of whom find themselves unprepared for domestic life.
Agra-based collegian, Samar Thakur (Rakesh Pandey), lives in a joint family consisting of his father (A K Hangal), mother (Dina Pathak), brother Amar (film director Mani Kaul, in his only major acting role) and his wife; as well as a married sister, Munni, estranged from her husband. His parents force him to marry Prabha (Madhu Chakravarty), a matriculate, much to his chagrin as this interferes with his future plans.
The marriage does take place, and he soon finds that she is not only incompatible with him, but also not well versed in household chores, leading to arguments, abuse and neglect, which may result in the end of this marriage. The adherent movie lovers were noticed at the hall enjoying the film whole-heartedly. Further, artistes of the city were also observed at the screening.