Ek Chadar Maili Si(1986)
Ek Chadar Maili Si is a 1986 Hindi drama film directed by Sukhwant Dhadda. It stars Hema Malini, Rishi Kapoor, and Poonam Dhillon. The film is an adaptation of Rajinder Singh Bedi's Urdu novella of the same name. The story is set in rural Punjab. It follows Ranno, a woman who endures domestic abuse and widowhood. After her husband's murder, she is forced to marry her younger brother-in-law. The film explores themes of sacrifice, tradition, and female resilience. It was praised for its realistic portrayal of village life and strong performances. The film was a commercial failure but is now considered a classic. It is available on YouTube.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 28 August 1986
- Director
- Sukhwant Dhadda
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Ranno is a loving wife and mother. Her husband Trilok beats her. Her mother-in-law curses her. When Trilok is murdered, the village elders force Ranno to marry her brother-in-law Mangal. Mangal loves another woman. Ranno must win his heart while keeping her family together.
“A dirty sheet, a clean love.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ek Chadar Maili Si
Cast reunions in this film: Rishi Kapoor & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (6 films together), A.K. Hangal & Dina Pathak (5 films together), Hema Malini & Rishi Kapoor (4 films together), Rishi Kapoor & Poonam Dhillon (4 films together), Hema Malini & Poonam Dhillon (3 films together), and Hema Malini & A.K. Hangal (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film is based on a famous Punjabi novel of the same name by Rajinder Singh Bedi.
- It was remade in Telugu as 'Mutyala Muggu' and in Tamil as 'Chinna Thayee'.
- The story deals with the controversial custom of 'karewa' or widow remarriage within the family.
- Actress Hema Malini was initially considered for the lead role before it went to Rishi Kapoor's wife, Neetu Singh.
- The film's music, composed by Shiv-Hari, includes a popular ghazal sung by Lata Mangeshkar.
- It was shot extensively in rural Punjab to capture authentic village landscapes and settings.
- Director Sukhwant Dhadda was known for adapting literary works, and this was his second film.