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Rishta Kagaz Ka(1983)

6.8/10
Hindi150 minstheatrical

Rishta Kagaz Ka (1983) is a 150-minute Hindi film directed by Ajay Goel. Starring Neeta Mehta, Johnny Walker and Gajanan Jagirdar. With a rating of 6.8/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1983.

Director:Ajay Goel
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube
Theatrical Release
31 December 1983
Director
Ajay Goel
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 30m
Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A brother and sister have been apart for years. When the sister is diagnosed with a serious illness, it finally brings them back together.

When illness brings a family back together.

Film Details

6.8Rating
150Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1983
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familylovesurvivalidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Rishta Kagaz Ka

Cast reunions in this film: Rati Agnihotri & Suresh Oberoi (7 films together), Rati Agnihotri & Iftekhar (6 films together), Raj Babbar & Suresh Oberoi (5 films together), Suresh Oberoi & Iftekhar (5 films together), Rati Agnihotri & Raj Babbar (4 films together), and Raj Babbar & Iftekhar (4 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Rishta Kagaz Ka' but was released in some regions as 'Rishta' or 'Rishta Kagaz Ka (Rishta)'.
  • This was one of the final films of veteran actress Nutan, known for her intense performances, before her passing in 1991.
  • The movie's music director, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, created a soundtrack that was less commercially focused than their typical 80s hits.
  • The plot dealing with terminal illness was considered a bold and somber theme for mainstream Hindi cinema in the early 1980s.
  • Director Ajay Goel had a very brief directorial career, with this being one of his only notable film credits.
  • The film's release coincided with a period where Raj Babbar was frequently cast in socially conscious roles.
  • Despite its serious subject, the film includes several musical numbers, a common expectation for Hindi films of the era.

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