"Baghi" is a Hindi film released in 1964, set against the backdrop of the Indian Partition of 1947. The main characters are Rajendra Kumar as Saajan and Pradeep Kumar as Roshan. The plot revolves around the love triangle between Saajan, Roshan, and a woman named Shabnam, played by Vyjayanthimala. The conflict is driven by the fact that Shabnam loves Saajan, but is engaged to Roshan, who is a wealthy landlord.
One memorable incident from the film is its emotional climax where Saajan, Roshan, and Shabnam confront their intertwined fates. The film’s music, composed by S. D. Burman, was well-received, with songs like "Din Dhal Jaye" and "Mere Dil Mein Aaj Kya Hai" becoming popular. At the box-office, "Baghi" performed moderately well, appreciated for its performances and plot.
Rajendra Kumar, who played Saajan, was already a well-established actor in the Hindi film industry at the time of "Baghi." After this film, he continued to have a successful career until his death in 1999. Vyjayanthimala, who played Shabnam, was one of the top actresses of her time and continued to act until the late 60s before transitioning to politics. The film’s director, Bhagwan Sahay, didn’t direct many films after "Baghi," making it one of his notable works.