Sanam Teri Kasam (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Tough ex-convict Inder and traditional mousy Saraswati fall in love and get married, but a tragedy changes their lives forever. The film is a modern rendition of the legends of Shiva-Sati and the novel "Love Story" by Eric Segal.
Rated NR • 2016 • 2h 34m
Sanam Teri Kasam is a romantic melodrama best suited for teens and older viewers due to its heavy thematic content. The film's central storyline involves the terminal illness and eventual death of a main character, which is depicted with intense emotional weight. Parents should be aware of themes of parental disownment, grief, and false accusations, as well as moderate substance use, with the protagonist Inder frequently shown drinking… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Sanam Teri Kasam appropriate for kids?
Sanam Teri Kasam is a romantic melodrama best suited for teens and older viewers due to its heavy thematic content. The film's central storyline involves the terminal illness and eventual death of a main character, which is depicted with intense emotional weight. Parents should… Read more — free account
Content severity in Sanam Teri Kasam
What happens in Sanam Teri Kasam, moment by moment
- 0:03 🍷 Substances 4/10
- 0:25 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:44 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in Sanam Teri Kasam
A few scenes contain mild sexual content and innuendo. The two leads share a kiss and are shown in bed together, implying they have had sex, though no nudity is shown. In one scene, a man begins to unzip his pants but is interrupted. There are also some verbal references to attraction and relationships.
Violence and gore in Sanam Teri Kasam
Violence is infrequent and moderate, but some scenes are impactful. In a key scene, a character throws a bottle that shatters on a man's bare back, causing a bloody injury that is briefly shown. There is also a brief scuffle between a man and police officers, and some shouting and heated arguments occur throughout the film.
Language in Sanam Teri Kasam
Language in the film is very light. There is occasional use of mild terms like 'damn', but no strong profanity is present.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Sanam Teri Kasam
Substance use is moderate. The main male character, Inder, is frequently shown drinking alcohol, including wine and hard liquor, often to excess, establishing him as an alcoholic. In one party scene, a character unknowingly drinks a yogurt beverage (lassi) that has been laced with cannabis (bhang) and becomes intoxicated.
Mature themes in Sanam Teri Kasam
Thematic content is strong and pervasive, centered on tragedy and loss. The main plot revolves around a character's diagnosis with a terminal brain tumor (meningioma) and her subsequent death, which is emotionally intense. Other major themes include a young woman being cruelly disowned by her father, intense grief, false accusations of a crime, and a past attempted sexual assault that is described but not shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sanam Teri Kasam appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Sanam Teri Kasam is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Sanam Teri Kasam is a romantic melodrama best suited for teens and older viewers due to its heavy thematic content. The film's central storyline involves the terminal illness and eventual death of a main character…
What age rating does Sanam Teri Kasam have?
Sanam Teri Kasam is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Sanam Teri Kasam about?
Sanam Teri Kasam is a romantic melodrama best suited for teens and older viewers due to its heavy thematic content. The film's central storyline involves the terminal illness and eventual death of a main character, which is depicted with intense emotional weight. Parents should be aware of themes of parental…
Is there sex or nudity in Sanam Teri Kasam?
A few scenes contain mild sexual content and innuendo. The two leads share a kiss and are shown in bed together, implying they have had sex, though no nudity is shown. In one scene, a man begins to unzip his pants but is interrupted. There are also some…
How violent is Sanam Teri Kasam?
Violence is infrequent and moderate, but some scenes are impactful. In a key scene, a character throws a bottle that shatters on a man's bare back, causing a bloody injury that is briefly shown. There is also a brief scuffle between a man and police officers…
Is the language in Sanam Teri Kasam appropriate for kids?
Language in the film is very light. There is occasional use of mild terms like 'damn', but no strong profanity is present.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Sanam Teri Kasam?
Substance use is moderate. The main male character, Inder, is frequently shown drinking alcohol, including wine and hard liquor, often to excess, establishing him as an alcoholic. In one party scene, a character unknowingly drinks a yogurt beverage (lassi)…
What mature themes appear in Sanam Teri Kasam?
Thematic content is strong and pervasive, centered on tragedy and loss. The main plot revolves around a character's diagnosis with a terminal brain tumor (meningioma) and her subsequent death, which is emotionally intense. Other major themes include a young…
How long is Sanam Teri Kasam?
Sanam Teri Kasam runs 154 minutes, directed by Radhika Rao, Vinay Sapru, released in 2016.
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