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Jee Karta Tha

Jee Karta Tha

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Jee Karta Tha

1997

0h 19m

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Barkha returns to her parents house. Her arrival brings some relief and confusion in Chaman's life. Chaman, now in her mid-twenties is stuck in a small town milieu. A childhood friend, Rekha is waiting to get married. And there is a skein of Wool, that has to be knitted fast to make Barkha's husband happy.

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Directed by: Hansa Thapiya

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