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Sanam Teri Kasam
Sanam Teri Kasam is a 2016 Indian romantic drama film directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru. Produced by Deepak Mukut, the film stars Harshvardhan Rane and Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane in her Bollywood debut. The music was composed by Himesh Reshammiya and received wide appreciation. The movie is noted for its emotional storyline and tragic romance.
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| Directed by | Radhika Rao · Vinay Sapru |
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| Produced by | Deepak Mukut |
| Story by | Radhika Rao · Vinay Sapru |
| Starring | Harshvardhan Rane · Mawra Hocane |
| Music by | Himesh Reshammiya |
| Cinematography | Chirantan Das |
| Edited by | Nitin Fcp |
| Production company | Eros International · Soham Rockstar Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Eros International |
| Release date | 5 February 2016 |
| Running time | 154 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹19 crore |
| Box office | ₹9.11 crore |
Plot
The film follows the story of Saraswati "Saru" Parthasarthy, a conservative librarian, and Inder, a misunderstood neighbor. After a series of misunderstandings, the two fall in love, only to be separated by fate when Saru is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Their love story ends tragically, making it one of the most emotional Bollywood love sagas of recent times.
Cast
- Harshvardhan Rane as Inder Lal Parihar
- Mawra Hocane as Saraswati "Saru" Parthasarthy
- Vijay Raaz as Rajinder Lal Parihar (Inder’s father)
- Murli Sharma as Saraswati's father
- Sudesh Berry as Inspector
- Pyumori Mehta as Kaveri (Saru's mother)
Production
The film was announced in 2015 by Soham Rockstar Entertainment and marked the Bollywood debut of Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane. Most of the shooting took place in Mumbai and Cape Town. Directors Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru crafted the story as a modern tragic romance inspired by love classics.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Himesh Reshammiya with lyrics by Sameer Anjaan and Subrat Sinha. Songs like “Tera Chehra”, “Bewajah”, and “Sanam Teri Kasam (Title Track)” became chartbusters and were praised for their emotional depth.
Release
The film was released worldwide on 5 February 2016 by Eros International.
Marketing
The makers used emotional trailers and music launches to promote the film, highlighting the tragic love angle and melodious songs.
Reception
Critical response
The film received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised the performances of Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane, along with Himesh Reshammiya’s soulful soundtrack. However, some critics found the plot predictable.
Box office
The film was made on a budget of around ₹19 crore but collected only ₹9.11 crore worldwide, making it a below-average grosser at the box office. Despite this, it gained a cult following over time, especially for its music and emotional story.
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