Overview of "Kati Patang" (1970)
Directed by Shakti Samanta and featuring Asha Parekh and Rajesh Khanna, "Kati Patang" is a melodrama that explores themes of identity and redemption. Parekh's character, a woman forced to adopt the identity of a widow, navigates societal judgments while finding love in a judgmental society. The film is noted for its music by R.D. Burman, including the hit song "Yeh Shaam Mastani," and for its engaging narrative that discusses the constraints imposed by traditional roles.