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A Gen Z viewer revisits Silsila and questions its dated choices
A Gen Z reviewer watched Silsila, a 1981 Hindi film directed by Yash Chopra.
The story follows Amit, played by Amitabh Bachchan, who marries Shobha, played by Jaya Bachchan, after his brother dies, despite being in love with Chandni, played by Rekha.
Chandni marries Dr Anand, but she and Amit later begin an affair that threatens both marriages.
The film drew attention because Bachchan, Bachchan and Rekha were linked in public speculation about an alleged real-life love triangle.
The reviewer found the stars’ on-screen chemistry and the film’s treatment of infidelity compelling.
Some jokes and lines about women felt uncomfortable and dated to the reviewer.
The film’s story raises questions about love, marriage and social duty.
A Gen Z writer revisited Yash Chopra’s 1981 film Silsila in 2026 and questioned some of its dated choices.
The Indian Express article says the film explores love, social duty, sacrifice and extramarital affairs.
The writer was drawn to the on-screen pairing of Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha, as well as the real-life intrigue surrounding Bachchan, Rekha and Jaya Bachchan.
The review praises the film’s exploration of infidelity but criticises some jokes and dialogue as uncomfortable by today’s standards.
- Who
- An unnamed Gen Z writer revisited the film.
- What
- The writer watched Silsila and reflected on its chemistry, themes and dated choices.
- When
- In 2026, on Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday, according to the article.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The writer wanted to understand the film’s appeal and the audience’s interest in its lead actors’ on-screen pairing and alleged real-life connection.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Yash Chopra knew that Sanjeev Kumar thought of Jaya as his sister, so he asked him to put in a good word.
She said that she would always be present on set, even when she wasn’t required.
Yash Chopra’s film Silsila was released.
An unnamed Gen Z writer watched the film and assessed its themes and dated choices.
- Film
- Silsila
- Director
- Yash Chopra
- Film year
- 1981
- Lead actors named
- Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Rekha, Shashi Kapoor and Sanjeev Kumar
- Revisit year
- 2026
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