Pyaasa Sawan(1981)
Pyaasa Sawan is a 1981 Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Jeetendra in a double role, alongside Moushumi Chatterji and Reena Roy. The story follows Chandrakant, a poor man mistaken for a wealthy heir, who marries Shanti against her father's wishes. After being publicly insulted, he becomes obsessed with building wealth, neglecting his wife in the process. She dies from a terminal illness, leaving him with guilt. Years later, his son Ravikant repeats the same mistake with his wife Manorama. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Yedanthasthula Meda (1980). Its music was composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film explores themes of marital neglect, regret, and redemption. It was released in India in 1981.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1981
- Director
- Нарьяна Рао Дасари
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A poor young man is mistaken for a rich heir and marries a wealthy woman. After being humiliated, he becomes obsessed with earning money. He builds a huge empire but ignores his wife. She dies alone and heartbroken. Years later, his son repeats the same mistake. Can the father's painful lesson save the next generation?
“Love lost. Lesson learned. Too late?”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pyaasa Sawan
Cast reunions in this film: Aruna Irani & Jeetendra (13 films together), Jeetendra & Reena Roy (12 films together), Moushumi Chatterjee & Jeetendra (9 films together), Aruna Irani & Moushumi Chatterjee (7 films together), Aruna Irani & Reena Roy (3 films together), and Moushumi Chatterjee & Reena Roy (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, Dasari Narayana Rao, was a prolific Telugu filmmaker who rarely directed Hindi movies.
- It was one of the few Bollywood films of the era to feature the actor Jeetendra in a dramatic, non-dancing star role.
- The soundtrack by Laxmikant-Pyarelal included the hit song 'Tu Mera Janu Hai', sung by Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle.
- The movie's plot reflects a common theme in 1980s Indian cinema about conflicts between family business and personal relationships.
- Despite its stars, the film was not a major commercial success compared to other Jeetendra releases of the period.
- The supporting cast included veteran actors like Pran and Shreeram Lagoo, known for their character roles.
- The title 'Pyaasa Sawan' translates to 'Thirsty Monsoon', symbolizing a longing for love and emotional fulfillment.