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Saagar(1985)

5.4/10
Hindi173 mins

Saagar (1985) is a 173-minute Hindi film directed by Ramesh Sippy. Starring Rishi Kapoor, Kamal Haasan and Dimple Kapadia. With an audience rating of 5.4/10, Saagar stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1985.

Director:Ramesh Sippy
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, Zee5
Theatrical Release
9 August 1985
Director
Ramesh Sippy
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 53m
GudVibe Rating
5.4/10

Storyline

A fisherman named Raja secretly loves Mona. When a wealthy man named Ravi arrives and wins Mona's heart, Raja is heartbroken. Ravi's grandmother then pressures Mona to leave Ravi and marry someone else.

A love caught between two worlds and a forbidden choice.

Film Details

5.4Rating
173Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date9 August 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleसागर

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
lovefamilyclasssacrifice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally planned as a remake of the 1954 Hollywood movie 'The Barefoot Contessa', but the script evolved into an original story.
  • Ramesh Sippy shot the film's iconic beach scenes in Goa, which was a relatively uncommon location for major Hindi films at the time.
  • Kamal Haasan was initially considered for the role of Raja, but the part ultimately went to Rishi Kapoor.
  • The song 'Saagar Kinare' was filmed at a real seaside cliff in Goa, with Dimple Kapadia performing her own stunts without a body double.
  • The film's climax was reshot after test audiences felt the original ending was too tragic, leading to a more hopeful conclusion.
  • It marked the first and only time veteran actors Shammi Kapoor and Tanuja appeared together as an on-screen couple.
  • Despite mixed initial reviews, the film was a commercial success and completed a silver jubilee run in several theaters.

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