To protect her son from social stigma, Vandana gives him up for adoption but remains in his life as a silent guardian (acting as his nanny).
The 1969 film , directed by Shakti Samanta , is a cornerstone of Indian cinema that transformed Rajesh Khanna into the country's first official superstar and solidified Sharmila Tagore as a powerhouse performer. Plot & Themes Aradhana [1969]
Vandana (Tagore) falls in love with Arun (Khanna), a dashing Indian Air Force officer. They marry secretly, but Arun is soon killed in a plane crash, leaving a pregnant Vandana to face the harsh judgment of a conservative society. To protect her son from social stigma, Vandana