Souten (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1983, Souten is a drama and romance film, running about 160 minutes.
What it’s about. Shyam an ambitious young man is in Mauritius to fulfill his dreams. He meets Rukmini, a millionaire's daughter. They fall in love and get married despite strong opposition from Rukmani's stepmother and brother. Shyam would love to be a father, but Rukmani undergoes an operation to stop any pregnancy, as she is least interested in becoming a mother. This widens the gap between the couple. Rukmini even suspects Shyam of having an illicit relationship with Radha, a librarian. Rukmini's stepmother and uncle, who have an eye on Rukmini's wealth, further fuel the misunderstanding to the point of breaking their marriage.
Who’s in it. Souten stars Rajesh Khanna as Shyam Mohit, Tina Munim as Rukmani Mohit (Ruku), Padmini Kolhapure as Radha and Prem Chopra as Sampatlal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Souten has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Souten page.
If you liked it. Fans of Souten tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Souten (1983)?
- In US, Souten is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Souten worth watching?
- Souten holds an audience score of 4.7 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 Souten?
- Souten stars Rajesh Khanna, Tina Munim, Padmini Kolhapure, Prem Chopra and Shreeram Lagoo.
- When was Souten released?
- Souten was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.