Sansar(1987)
Sansar is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by T. Rama Rao. The film stars Rekha, Raj Babbar, and Anupam Kher in lead roles. It is a remake of the 1985 Tamil film Samsaram Adhu Minsaram. The story follows the Sharma family, whose unity is shattered by a conflict over money and pride. The father Deendayal draws a chalk line dividing the house. The daughter-in-law Uma works to reunite the family. The film explores themes of ego, sacrifice, and forgiveness. It features music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal with lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The film received positive reviews for its performances and emotional storytelling. It was released in 1987 and remains a notable entry in the family drama genre.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 3 April 1987
- Director
- T. Rama Rao
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
The Sharma family lives together under one roof. But a fight over money and ego tears them apart. The father draws a line dividing the house. Now each side must learn to forgive. Uma, the eldest daughter-in-law, refuses to let her family stay broken. She will do whatever it takes to bring them back together.
“A house divided by pride.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sansar
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Aruna Irani (13 films together), Raj Babbar & Aruna Irani (13 films together), Rama Rao Tatineni & T. Rama Rao (11 films together), Aruna Irani & Dinesh Hingoo (10 films together), Anupam Kher & Dinesh Hingoo (8 films together), and Rekha & Raj Babbar (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Sansar' but was later renamed 'Sansar' again after some changes.
- It was one of the few films where actress Anita Raj played a central, dramatic role as the eldest daughter-in-law.
- The movie's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits, but here he created a more traditional family drama score.
- Director Rama Rao Tatineni was primarily known for Telugu cinema, making this a rare Hindi directorial venture for him.
- The film's plot of a daughter-in-law uniting a family was a common theme in 1980s Indian cinema, reflecting social values of the time.
- Despite its dramatic storyline, the film did not achieve major commercial success upon its release.