# Vidya (1948)

Hindi · Released 1948-01-01

Vidya is a 1948 Hindi film. The music is by Sachin Dev Burman. It streams on ShemarooMe.

Music: Sachin Dev Burman
Where to watch: ShemarooMe

## Storyline
Born in a low-caste family of chamars (cobblers), Chandu alias Chandrashekhar (Dev Anand) helps his father repair shoes and other footware for a small pittance. One day a girl from a rich and wealthy family, Vidya (Suraiya) stops by to get her shoe repaired. She wants Chandu to stop doing this menial job, and go to school, study and become someone important. She offers help financially, and gets Chandu to school. Both grow up and are attracted to each other. Both intent to marry, but obstacles open up in the form of Harry alias Harilal (Madan Puri), and Vidya's alcoholic dad, who will not permit his daughter to mingle with a boy from a lower caste.

## Common questions

### When was Vidya released?
Vidya was released on 1 January 1948.

### Who composed the music for Vidya?
The music is by Sachin Dev Burman.

### Where can I watch Vidya?
Vidya streams on ShemarooMe. Clapnumber records where a title plays rather than hosting any of it.

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Retrieved: 2026-10-14