Souten(1983)
Hindi160 mins
Souten (1983) is a 160-minute Hindi film directed by Saawan Kumar Tak. Starring Satyendra Kapoor, Padmini Kolhapure and Tina Munim. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Souten stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1983.
Director:Saawan Kumar Tak
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 June 1983
- Director
- Saawan Kumar Tak
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Shyam travels to Mauritius to chase his dreams. He falls in love with Rukmini, a wealthy woman, and they marry against her family's wishes. Their relationship strains when she chooses not to have children, and her greedy relatives spread lies about an affair to break them apart.
“Love tested by lies, wealth, and a choice that divides them.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
160Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date2 June 1983
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
lovefamilycorruptionrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was shot extensively in Mauritius, which was a rare and expensive location for Hindi cinema at the time.
- Actress Padmini Kolhapure, who played Radha, was only 17 years old during filming but portrayed a married librarian.
- The movie's music by Bappi Lahiri was a hit, with the song 'Jhoom Jhoom Baba' becoming particularly popular.
- Director Sawan Kumar Tak faced challenges filming due to the international schedule and the large cast.
- The film's title 'Souten' translates to 'husband's mistress,' directly hinting at the central conflict.
- It was one of several early 1980s films starring Rajesh Khanna that cast him in a romantic but troubled role.
- The plot drew comparisons to older Hollywood melodramas about marital distrust and scheming relatives.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Souten
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