Silsila

1981·Movie
3h 2min
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

Prime

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Silsila fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply romantic and deeply moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance10
  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Family and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Love is faith... and faith is for ever

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.
Classic BollywoodRomantic DramaLove TriangleEmotional & MelodramaticTragic RomanceIconic MusicMoral DilemmasSacrifice & DutyFamily Conflicts

Crew

Directed by:
Yash Chopra
Written by:
Yash Chopra
Produced by:
Yash Chopra
Composed by:
Shiv Kumar Sharma, Hariprasad Chaurasia

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Silsila

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Silsila legally?

Prime

Silsila is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Silsila worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Silsila?

3 h 2 min

Silsila runs 3 h 2 min.

What language is Silsila in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Silsila?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Silsila in 113 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Silsila use?

Give the Baby a FatherSomeone to Remember Him BySuper DocSad Bollywood WeddingSad ClownAirplane of LoveSympathetic AdultererWhat the Hell, Hero?Real Life Writes the Plot

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Silsila, including Give the Baby a Father, Someone to Remember Him By, Super Doc.

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