Movie

Tonga-Wali

Released: January 1, 1955 (1955)

Runtime: 120 minutes

Genres: Drama, Family

A humble tonga driver named Lachhman returns a forgotten bundle to Rajo, and though her father offers him a reward, he refuses. Instead, he sells his beloved tonga to raise a dowry and marry her. After tragedy strikes and Lachhman dies, Rajo takes up the tonga herself to survive, challenging tradition and society’s expectations.