
Silsila(1981)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Silsila
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