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Sanam Teri Kasam

Sanam Teri Kasam is a 2016 Indian Hindi language romantic drama film written and directed by Radhika Rao Vinay Sapru. Produced by Deepak Mukut, the film stars Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane in their Hindi film debut, with Anurag Sinha, Manish Chaudhari, Murli Sharma and Sudesh Berry. The film is a modern rendition of the legends of Shiva Sati and the novel Love Story by Eric Segal.

1)summary

The movie is about two main characters, Saraswati (also called Saru) and Inder . Saru is a traditional girl who struggles to find a suitable husband because of her simple looks. Inder is a trouble man with a painful past. They live in the same building and have very different lives , but their paths cross when Saru seeks Inder's  help to change her appearance.

As Saru undergoes a transformation , she becomes more confident, and Inder starts developing feelings for her. However, Saru falls in love with another man and thing get complicated. The movie explores themes of love, heartbreak and sacrifice as Inder silently supports Saru despite his own feelings.

2)Characters

Saru

Saru is portrayed as a kind hearted but insecure woman who want to make her parents happy by getting married. Saru's role is played by Mawra Hocane.

Inder

Inder is rough, brooding characters who has a difficult relationship with his father and a painful past,  which makes him initially seem distant and cold. Inder's role is played by Harshvardhan Rane.

3)Theme

The theme of the movie " Sanam Teri Kasam" revolves around love, sacrifice and heartbreak. It tells the story of  two people from different backgrounds who fall in love but face many challenges, including family opposition and tragic circumstances. The film highlights how true love often involves deep emotions, personal sacrifice and sometimes, painful loss.

            

        1. Love and Sacrifice : The film shows how love is not just about being with someone but also about making sacrifices their happiness.

        2. Transformation      : Saru's journey from a shy, simple girl to a confident woman highlights the theme of self discovery and transformation.

        3. Fate and Destiny   : The movie suggests that some relationships are destined ,even if they are not what one initially expects.

4)Music

The film's soundtrack was popular with songs like " Tera Chehra" and " Kheech Meri Photo" gaining a lot of attention. The music plays an important role in expressing the emotions of the characters.

Cinematography and Direction

The film is visually appealing with scenes that emphasize the emotional and romantic tone of the story . The direction by " Radhika Rao " and " Vinay Sapru" focuses on the emotional depth of the characters, making  the audience feel connected to their journey.

5)Development

In2015, the director duo Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru announced the film, that  would be distributed by Eros International. The film was inspired from the classic legends of Shiva and his consort sati. Sanam Teri Kasam is also inspired from Erich Segal's bestseller novel, Love story. The film derive its name from a song of the song of the 1982 Hindi film Sanam Teri Kasam.

  
Directed by                                Radhika Rao

                                                    Vinay Sapru

Written by                                  Radhika Rao

                                                    Vinay Sapru

Produced by                               Deepak Mukut

Starring                                      Harshvardhan Rane

                                                     Mawra Hocane

                                                     Anurag Sinha

Cinematography                        Chirantan Das

Music by                                     Himesh Reshammiya

Production companies              Jhoom jhoom production

                                                    Soham Rockstar Production

Distribute by                              Eros International

Release date                               5 February 2016

Running time                             154 minutes

Country                                      India

Language                                   Hindi

Sanam Teri Kasam is a movie about love , sacrifice, and the unexpected ways in which people come into each other's lives. It's a classic romantic drama with a strong emotional core.