Mere Saath Chal (1974)

Evocative and provocative, this offbeat romantic drama delves into the twists and turns in the life of Geeta (Smita Patil), a beautiful young woman, who has been institionalized in a psychiatric facility, as she had suffered mental trauma in her childhood. She is unable to recall the incidents surrounding the trauma, and is unable to get appropriate treatment.

Amit (Farooq Shaikh) meets with Geeta, and the young couple develop a strong bond. Geeta is able to relate to Amit, and the doctors observe marked improvement in her condition.

Over a period of time, their friendship blossoms into love. However, Amit's family has arranged for his marriage to Neena (Prema Narayan), and Amit's elder brother, Ravi (Shreeram Lagoo) will not permit him to marry a girl with a mental condition. There are only two options left for Amit - run away from home and marry Geeta; or leave Geeta to a uncertain fate, and marry Neena. How will the future unfold for Geeta? Will Amit's true love succeed in healing her scars or will he end up causing her more pain?