Silsila 1981

Overview

Silsila is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film directed, produced, and co-written by Yash Chopra. The story centers on a love triangle involving a playwright named Amit, his wife Shobha, and his former lover Chandni. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan as Amit, Jaya Bachchan as Shobha, and Rekha as Chandni. The plot begins when Amit's brother dies, leaving behind a pregnant fiancée who is devastated by the loss. To protect her from societal contempt, Amit selflessly marries her. However, the narrative takes a turn when fate brings Amit face-to-face with his former flame, Chandni. As the characters navigate their complex emotions, the film explores how love can prove to be stronger than marital vows. The title, Silsila, translates to continuation. The film has a runtime of three hours and two minutes and was released in India on July 29, 1981. It is categorized under the genres of drama and romance, with the tagline noting that love is faith and faith is forever.