Sahibaan(1993)
Sahibaan is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Ramesh Talwar. The lead cast includes Rishi Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Madhuri Dixit. The story follows a poor village girl who rejects a wealthy suitor to stay loyal to her labourer lover. Set in the fictional village of Dhauladhar, the film explores class conflict and the power of true love. It is a modern adaptation of the Punjabi folk tale Mirza Sahibaan. The film features music composed by Shiv-Hari with lyrics by Anand Bakshi. It was shot in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. The film received mixed reviews upon release but has since gained a cult following.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Zee5, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- Ramesh Talwar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
A poor village girl named Sahibaan falls in love with a labourer named Gopi. A rich and powerful womaniser named Vijay wants to marry her. When Sahibaan refuses, Vijay uses his influence to destroy Gopi. Sahibaan must fight against money and power to save her love.
“Love that cannot be bought”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sahibaan
Cast reunions in this film: Madhuri Dixit & Sanjay Dutt (8 films together), Sanjay Dutt & Satyendra Kapoor (6 films together), Madhuri Dixit & Satyendra Kapoor (5 films together), Rishi Kapoor & Sanjay Dutt (5 films together), Kiran Kumar & Madhuri Dixit (4 films together), and Kiran Kumar & Rishi Kapoor (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Sahibaan' is a respectful term for a lady, reflecting the character's strong village identity.
- Director Ramesh Talwar was a longtime associate of Yash Chopra, having worked as an assistant on many of his films.
- This was one of the few films where actor Rishi Kapoor played a negative role, as the villain Vijay.
- The movie's music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a popular duo who scored many 1990s hits.
- Actress Divya Bharti, who played Sahibaan, tragically died before the film's release, affecting its promotion.
- Parts of the film were shot in picturesque rural locations to emphasize the village setting of the story.
- Despite its star cast, the film did not perform well at the box office upon its release in 1993.