Amitabh Bachchan & Jaya starrer 'Silsila' clocks 39 years, fans celebrate 'timeless love'

Amitabh Bachchan and Jay Bachchan's film Silsila released on August 14, 1981. As the film clocked 39 years, fans shared stills from the movie and celebrated Big B, Jaya and Rekha's film. Yash Raj Films' official Instagram handle posted a video featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha with the song titled Dekha Ek Khwab playing in the backdrop.

The iconic song is sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar. On sharing the video, Yash Raj Films wrote, "Unforgettable Music. Picturesque visuals. A timeless love story. 39 Years Of Silsila. Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and Rekha." As soon as the post was up, a fan wrote, "Beautiful song." Whereas, another user wrote, "My favourite."

39 years of Silsila

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Fans have shared many stills from the film on Twitter to celebrate Silsila's 39 years, since its release. Congratulating Amitabh and Rekha, a user wrote, "Yash Chopra's classic love triangle Silsila featuring Amitabh Bachchan Sir, Jaya Bachchan Ji and Rekha Ji" Another fan wrote, "I loved this movie Silsila. Even I believe the ending was a bit abrupt. Otherwise the movie from the Starting till middle was Outstanding with beautiful Songs, Beautiful locations, and Amitji and Rekha Ji's beautiful romanticism & emotions."

Netizens celebrate 39 years of Silsila

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Silsila cast

The 1981 film features Amitabh Bachchan as Amit Malhotra and Jaya Bachchan as Shobha Malhotra. The movie sees Rekha playing the role of Chandni, whereas, Sanjeev Kumar essayed the role of Dr V. K. Anand. Actors Shashi Kapoor, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Sudha Chopra among others are also a part of the film. Silsila chronicles the love triangle between Amit, Shobha and Chandni. Amit, who falls in love with Chandi, leaves her as his brother Shekhar passes away. As Shekhar leaves his wife behind, a broken Amit marries Shobha. Amit then writes to Chandni and requests her to forget their relationship. 

Silsila movie songs

The song from the film titled Rang Barse Bhige Chunar Wali remains an iconic hit even today. The song is played in several television shows while celebrating Holi. Another song from the film titled Dekha Ek Khwaab has hit the bullseye. The song has also hit a massive number of views online. Other songs from the film like Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum, Ladki Hai Ya Shola, Khudse Jo Waada Kiya, Neela Aasman among others also remain fresh in the hearts of the audience. 

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