Itni Si Baat(1981)

Storyline

A man on a bus is embarrassed when he can't pay a small fare. A kind woman helps him, and they later fall in love and marry. Years later, with a growing family, they swap traditional roles, leading to funny chaos both at her new job and at home with him managing the household.

“A small loan leads to love, laughter, and a hilarious role reversal.”

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Sanjeev KumarActor

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Moushumi ChatterjeeActor

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Arun GovilActor

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Trivia

• The film was directed by Basu Chatterjee, known for his realistic and middle-class stories in Hindi cinema.
• It was inspired by the 1977 Hollywood film 'Fun with Dick and Jane', which also explores role reversal in a family.
• The movie features music by Rajesh Roshan, with lyrics by Gulzar, including the popular song 'Kya Yahi Pyar Hai'.
• Lead actor Raj Babbar was a rising star at the time, having won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor the previous year.
• The film's title 'Itni Si Baat' translates to 'Such a Small Matter', reflecting how a tiny incident sparks the story.
• It was one of the early Hindi films to humorously address the topic of gender roles and household responsibilities.
• The movie did not perform well at the box office, despite its relatable theme and talented cast.

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Frequent partnerships reunited in Itni Si Baat

Moushumi Chatterjee&Sanjeev Kumar

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