Silsila

When his brother's tragic death leaves his pregnant fiancée devastated, playwright Amit selflessly marries her to protect her from societal contempt. However, when fate brings him face-to-face with his former flame, love proves to be stronger than marital vows.

• Amit suppresses his relationship with Chandni and marries Shobha after Shekhar's death, prioritizing social duty over private love.
• Amit and Chandni's feelings re-emerge when they meet again while both are married to other people.
• The central triangle links Amit, Chandni, and Shobha through Shekhar's death and Amit's attempt to give Shobha a new life.
• The film centers major Bollywood stars in a long-form, emotionally heightened story of sacrifice, adultery, and social judgment.

• Kabhi KabhieShared themes of forbidden love, marital conflict, social pressure, and emotionally heightened romance in hindi cinema.
• Daag: A Poem of LoveShared focus on conflicted relationships, sacrifice, restrained longing, and melodramatic romantic drama.
• ArthComparable star-driven romantic melodrama centered on adultery, social convention, and emotional compromise.

Director

Yash Chopra

Release Date

1981-07-29

Runtime

182 min

Rating

6.2 / 10 (21)

What is Silsila about?

A poet's buried love resurfaces after grief and marriage bind him to a life shaped by duty, desire, and social judgment.

What is Silsila like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Silsila as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is Silsila violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Silsila.

Which films are like Silsila?

Films with a similar feel include Kabhi Kabhie, Daag: A Poem of Love, and Arth.

How long is Silsila?

Silsila runs 182 minutes.

Where can I watch Silsila?

In United States, Silsila streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.