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Agni Pariksha (alternatively Agni Pareeksha or Agni Pariksha or Agnipariksha, transl. The Test Of Fire) is a 1954 Indian Bengali-language romantic drama film directed by Agradoot and starring Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen. The film was adapted from Asha Purna Devi's novel of the same name. The film became an overwhelming success critically and commercially. It was remade in Hindi in 1967 as Chhoti Si Mulaqat also starring Uttam Kumar. Before that, the movie was simultaneously made into a 1959 Telugu - Tamil bilingual titled Mangalya Balam in Telugu and Manjal Mahimai in Tamil.

The plot centers on an educated young girl who falls in love with Kiriti. However, the fact that she was married as a child poses a hurdle; she decides to face her past to move ahead in life. This is one of the earlier romantic film like a typical and regular masala film of Bollywood at that time. The film was highly noted for the pairing and chemistry of Kumar and Sen and its outstanding music.

The movie is considered a trend setter for the Bengali film industry. As a contemporary masala (a genre of film which mixes multiple genres) romantic film, it quickly gained popularity among Bengali demographics. The film reached the industry on a new height and was a major breakthrough film for Kumar and Sen who both witnessed a rise in fame following its release.

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