Badaltey Rishtey (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1978, Badaltey Rishtey is a drama and romance film directed by Raghunath Jhalani, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. Sagar Singh is a businessman who lives in scenic Simla with his widowed mom; brother, Bipin, his wife, Urmila; sister, Prema; and brother, Kishan. When he returns from USA, he meets with Prema's music teacher, Savitri C. Thakur, and falls head over heels in love with her. The Singhs approve of Savitri and soon the couple are married. What Sagar does not know is that Savitiri loves another man by the name of Manohar Dhani, who is the local tourist guide, but cannot marry him, as according to an astrology professor her husband is fated to die within the first 40 days of her marriage. She keeps her affair a secret from Sagar, but Manohar shows up - and he makes his intentions quite clear from the beginning - that he is here to marry Savitri, by hook or by crook, even if he has to kill Saga
Who’s in it. Badaltey Rishtey stars Rishi Kapoor, Jeetendra, Reena Roy and Dina Pathak as Mrs. Thakur.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Badaltey Rishtey has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Badaltey Rishtey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Badaltey Rishtey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Badaltey Rishtey (1978)?
- In US, Badaltey Rishtey is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Badaltey Rishtey worth watching?
- Badaltey Rishtey holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Badaltey Rishtey?
- Badaltey Rishtey stars Rishi Kapoor, Jeetendra, Reena Roy and Dina Pathak.