Sitam(1982)
Sitam is a 1982 Hindi drama film co-directed by Vikas Desai and Aruna Raje. It stars Vikram Makandar, Smita Patil, and Naseeruddin Shah in lead roles. The story is set in a mental hospital where a catatonic patient named Inder slowly awakens through the care of a young woman named Meenakshi. The film explores themes of childhood trauma, silence, and emotional recovery. It is known for its sensitive handling of mental illness and the strong performances of its cast. The film was completed in 1982 but faced a delayed release, finally reaching theaters in 1991 after being re-edited and picked up by a new distributor.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1982
- Director
- Arunaraje
- Language
- Hindi 0
Storyline
A young man named Inder is trapped in a catatonic state after a traumatic childhood event. He cannot move or speak for years. Then a kind woman named Meenakshi enters his life. Her patient love becomes the only key to unlock him from his prison of silence.
“Love is the only cure.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sitam
Cast reunions in this film: Naseeruddin Shah & Smita Patil (12 films together).