Mehndi(1998)
Controversial film about the ill-effects of the dowry system in India
Movie: Mehndi
Top 10 Billed Cast
Pooja Chaudhary
Biloo
Banne Miyaan
Mr. Chaudhary
Mrs. Chaudhary
(uncredited)
Tolanii
Sethji
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Overview
Controversial film about the ill-effects of the dowry system in India
Release Date
1998-11-13
Average
3.4
Rating:
1.7 startsTagline
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हिन्दी
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