Gadano Bel (1950)

Realist Gujarati reform social adapting a noted play first staged by the nationalist Desh Natak Samaj. When the head of a family, who is also the main breadwinner, dies of overwork, the joint family disintegrates as the in-laws leave with whatever they can appropriate. Eventually, after the house has been auctioned, the three family members left behind are supposed to put their faith in god.