Samay Ki Dhaara(1986)
'Samay Ki Dhaara' is a 1986 Hindi drama film directed by Sisir Misra. It stars Shatrughan Sinha, Shabana Azmi, Vinod Mehra, and Tina Ambani. The story follows Ajay Verma, a design engineer in Delhi, and his wife Madhvi. Their marriage breaks down due to ideological differences. They separate and start new lives with new partners. Their young son Aroop suffers the consequences of their decision. The film is based on the novel 'Aap Ka Bunty' by Mannu Bhandari. It explores themes of divorce, family, and childhood trauma. The film had a delayed release due to a lawsuit over the novel. It is a remake of the 1985 film 'Samay Bada Balwan'. The music was composed by Jugal Kishore and Tilak Raj. The film was released on December 19, 1986, in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1986
- Director
- Sisir Mishra
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
Ajay and Madhvi are a married couple in Delhi. They have a young son named Aroop. Their different ideas about life tear them apart. They decide to separate and find new partners. But their son Aroop is left alone in the middle. His pain grows as he feels unwanted by both parents. The family's choices lead to a tragic end.
“A broken family's tragic lesson.”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Samay Ki Dhaara
Cast reunions in this film: Shatrughan Sinha & Vinod Mehra (6 films together), Vinod Mehra & Shreeram Lagoo (6 films together), Shreeram Lagoo & Tina Munim (4 films together), Shabana Azmi & Shatrughan Sinha (3 films together), Shabana Azmi & Vinod Mehra (3 films together), and Shatrughan Sinha & Tina Munim (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in the mid-1980s but its release was delayed, which was uncommon for mainstream Hindi films at the time.
- Actress Smita Patil, who plays Madhavi, was pregnant during parts of the filming, which influenced some scheduling.
- Director Sisir Misra was known for socially conscious films, and this was one of his few major studio productions.
- The child actor playing Bunty, Kunal, was relatively new and did not have a long career in films afterward.
- The movie's title translates to 'The Flow of Time', reflecting its theme of changing relationships over years.
- It featured a soundtrack by composer Bappi Lahiri, who was better known for upbeat disco songs than dramatic scores.
- The film's plot dealing with a child caught in a custody battle was considered a sensitive topic for its era.