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Silsila(1981)

6.7/10
Hindi182 mins

Silsila (1981) is a 182-minute Hindi film directed by Yash Chopra. Starring Sushma Seth, Jaya Bachchan and Rekha. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Silsila stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1981.

Director:Yash Chopra
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
29 July 1981
Director
Yash Chopra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
3h 2m
GudVibe Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

A playwright marries his brother's pregnant fiancée after his brother dies, to save her from shame. Later, he meets his old love again and struggles between his duty and his feelings.

A forbidden love tests a marriage of duty.

Film Details

6.7Rating
182Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date29 July 1981
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asพิษรักทำลายใจ · Continuation

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title song 'Silsila' was originally composed for the 1978 film 'Trishul' but was not used.
  • Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha's real-life rumored affair added to the buzz around their on-screen chemistry.
  • The iconic 'Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum' song was shot in the Netherlands, a rare foreign location for 1980s Bollywood.
  • Jaya Bachchan agreed to play Amitabh's wife in the film despite tensions during filming due to personal rumors.
  • The film initially underperformed at the box office but later gained a cult status for its bold love triangle theme.
  • Director Yash Chopra insisted on using fresh red roses in the songs, importing them from Bangalore for specific scenes.
  • Shashi Kapoor was first considered for Amitabh Bachchan's role before the final casting was decided.

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