Log Kya Kahenge(1982)
Log Kya Kahenge (1982) is a 122-minute Hindi film directed by B.R. Ishara. Starring Asit Sen, Raju Shrestha and Aruna Irani. With a rating of 5.6/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1982.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1982
- Director
- B.R. Ishara
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A woman is pressured into marrying a widower. She grows to hate her husband and his son, and starts a secret relationship with another man.
“A trapped wife finds forbidden love.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Log Kya Kahenge
Cast reunions in this film: Shatrughan Sinha & Sanjeev Kumar (9 films together), Aruna Irani & Shabana Azmi (4 films together), Aruna Irani & Sanjeev Kumar (4 films together), Aruna Irani & Shatrughan Sinha (3 films together), Shabana Azmi & Shatrughan Sinha (3 films together), and Shabana Azmi & Sanjeev Kumar (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Roma' but was changed to 'Log Kya Kahenge' to highlight its social commentary.
- Director B.R. Ishara was known for bold themes, and this film faced censorship debates for its depiction of extramarital affairs.
- Actress Sarika, who played the lead, was only 16 years old during filming but portrayed a married woman.
- The movie's soundtrack, by Bappi Lahiri, included the popular song 'Ae Jaan-E-Jaan' sung by Asha Bhosle.
- It was shot quickly on a modest budget, typical of Ishara's independent filmmaking style in the early 80s.
- The film's critical reception was mixed, with some praising its daring subject and others finding it melodramatic.
- It is considered part of a wave of 'middle cinema' that blended commercial and artistic elements in Hindi film.