Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha(1986)
Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha is a 1986 Hindi drama film directed by Bhappi Sonie. The film stars Mahesh Anand, Beena Banerjee, and Aditya Pancholi in his Bollywood debut. Set in Nagpur, the story follows a poor father who cannot afford dowry for his three daughters. The eldest daughter's attempt to fight the dowry system backfires, bringing shame to the family. The three sisters then leave home to find their own paths. The film critiques the dowry system and celebrates women's independence. It was released on January 31, 1986, and has a runtime of 148 minutes.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 January 1986
- Director
- Bhappi Sonie
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
A poor father in Nagpur struggles to marry off his three daughters because he cannot afford dowry. When his eldest daughter tries to fight the system, it backfires. The sisters leave home to find their own futures.
“Love is priceless, but dowry costs everything.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha
Cast reunions in this film: Aditya Pancholi & Mahesh Anand (2 films together), and Mahesh Anand & Goga Kapoor (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'Cheap Bride, Expensive Groom,' directly highlighting its dowry-themed plot.
- It was one of the few films directed by veteran producer Bhappi Sonie in the late 1980s.
- Actress Rati Agnihotri, known for romantic roles, played a character dealing with a serious social issue here.
- The movie was filmed partly in Nagpur, matching the setting mentioned in the synopsis.
- Composer Bappi Lahiri, who scored many 80s hits, provided the music for this social drama.
- The plot revolves around the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961, a law often referenced in films of that era.
- Despite its stars, the film did not become a major commercial success upon release.