The 1968 film Saraswatichandra , directed by Govind Saraiya, is a black-and-white romantic drama based on a novel, following a scholarly man who abandons his arranged marriage for a life of renunciation. The story focuses on the emotional consequences of this decision for his jilted fiancée, Kumud, who faces a difficult marriage while he wanders. Their paths cross again, leading to a tragic, socially responsible conclusion where duty triumphs over personal desire. You can watch the film on YouTube SaraswatiChandra (1968) .