Overview

Nirmala (Devika Rani) is a modern girl - young, beautiful, dressed in the latest fashions, attends college, and is even the only female in an all-male class. She doesn't take second place to the men, besting all but one in the annual exams. She tied with Ramdas (Ashok Kumar). But, at the same time she is tied to the age-old culture, traditions and religion. She yearns for a husband and for motherhood. And this conflict forms the crux of the story.

Cast

Devika Rani, Ashok Kumar, Maya Devi, Balwant Singh, Sankatha, Mumtaz Ali, Nazir Bedi, P.F. Pithawala

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What is "Nirmala" about?

Nirmala (Devika Rani) is a modern girl - young, beautiful, dressed in the latest fashions, attends college, and is even the only female in an all-male class. She doesn't take second place to the men, besting all but one in the annual exams. She tied with Ramdas (Ashok Kumar). But, at the same time she is tied to the age-old culture, traditions and religion. She yearns for a husband and for motherhood. And this conflict forms the crux of the story.

When was "Nirmala" released?

Nirmala was released in 1938.

Who stars in "Nirmala"?

The cast includes Devika Rani, Ashok Kumar, Maya Devi, Balwant Singh.