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Solva Sawan(1979)

6.6/10
Hindi•140 mins•theatrical•

Solva Sawan (1979) is a 140-minute Hindi film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Dina Pathak and P. S. Nivas. With a rating of 6.6/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1979.

Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionaldarkdisturbing
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube
Theatrical Release
31 December 1979
Director
Bharathiraja
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 20m
Rating
6.6/10

Storyline

A teenage girl falls for a city doctor who tries to use her. After she rejects him and he leaves, her cousin comes to look after her.

“A young heart deceived, a cousin's love endures.”

Film Details

6.6Rating
140Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1979
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkdisturbing
Themes
lovecorruptionfamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Sridevi, Actor in Solva Sawan
SrideviActor
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Amol Palekar, Actor in Solva Sawan
Amol PalekarActor
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Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Actor in Solva Sawan
Kulbhushan KharbandaActor
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Dina Pathak, Actor in Solva Sawan
Dina PathakActor
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P. S. NivasCrew
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JaidevMusic
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Bharathiraja, Director in Solva Sawan
BharathirajaDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Solva Sawan

Cast reunions in this film: Bharathiraja & P. S. Nivas (5 films together), Amol Palekar & Dina Pathak (3 films together), Bharathiraja & Sridevi (2 films together), Sridevi & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (2 films together), Sridevi & P. S. Nivas (2 films together), and Kulbhushan Kharbanda & Dina Pathak (2 films together).

Bharathiraja
BharathirajaDirector
5th time
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P. S. NivasDirector of Photography
Bharathiraja × P. S. Nivas — 5 films together →
Amol Palekar
Amol PalekarActor
3rd time
Dina Pathak
Dina PathakActor
Amol Palekar × Dina Pathak — 3 films together →
Bharathiraja
BharathirajaDirector
2nd time
Sridevi
SrideviActor
Bharathiraja × Sridevi — 2 films together →
Sridevi
SrideviActor
2nd time
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
Kulbhushan KharbandaActor
Sridevi × Kulbhushan Kharbanda — 2 films together →
Sridevi
SrideviActor
2nd time
P
P. S. NivasDirector of Photography
Sridevi × P. S. Nivas — 2 films together →
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
Kulbhushan KharbandaActor
2nd time
Dina Pathak
Dina PathakActor
Kulbhushan Kharbanda × Dina Pathak — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • This was the Hindi remake of the Tamil film '16 Vayathinile', directed by the same director Bharathiraja.
  • The film marked the Hindi debut of actress Sridevi, who was already a major star in South Indian cinema.
  • It was one of the earliest films to be shot extensively in the rural village of Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu.
  • The movie's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, a legendary composer making his debut in Hindi cinema.
  • Despite its serious theme, the film included popular songs that became hits on radio at the time.
  • The story was considered bold for its era due to its focus on teenage pregnancy and rural exploitation.
  • Kamal Haasan, a lead in the original Tamil version, did not reprise his role in this Hindi adaptation.

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