Satte Pe Satta

Satte Pe Satta

Year: 1982

Runtime: 166 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Raj N. Sippy

Comedy

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers meets Bollywood in this comedy about seven unruly siblings. After their parents die, eldest brother Ravi Anand assumes responsibility for the wild, long‑bearded brothers who despise baths and his bossy ways. Chaos ensues when a doppelgänger of Ravi appears, turning their lives upside‑down.

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1

Seven brothers live on a remote farmhouse under Ravi Anand

Ravi Anand is the eldest of seven brothers who share a rural farmhouse and care for their animal companions. The brothers are rough and unsophisticated, yet Ravi acts as their guardian, especially defending his youngest brother Shani when others target him.

early in the story Farmhouse
2

Ravi falls for Indu, a hospital nurse, and starts to win her over with a disguise

Ravi falls in love with Indu, though she is initially wary of his undisciplined manner and unkempt appearance. To win her trust, he grooms himself and pretends to be a younger version of himself, presenting as part of his own family. Indu begins to warm to him as their bond grows.

early in their romance Hospital and farmhouse
3

Ravi and Indu marry; Indu moves to the farmhouse

Indu reciprocates and agrees to marry Ravi after his disguise proves sincere. They wed and Indu moves to the remote farmhouse with Ravi and Shani, hoping for a quieter life away from the city.

shortly after Farmhouse
4

Indu learns of five more brothers and begins civilising them

After marriage, Indu is initially happy with the simple life, but soon discovers Ravi's five other brothers living rough around the house. She takes on the task of civilising them, grooming them to act and behave like respectable men, alongside Ravi.

days after Farmhouse
5

Six sisters arrive at the beach; the brothers fall in love

The brothers meet six sisters on a beach and fall in love with each one. The sisters are caretakers of Seema Singh, a wealthy heiress, suggesting new emotional ties beyond the brothers. The feelings are mutual.

later in the early period Beach
6

Seema Singh, paraplegic heiress, under threat from her uncle

Seema Singh is a paraplegic heiress whose uncle, Ranjit Singh, has devious plans to murder her to seize the property. He frees a prisoner, Babu Sharma, and hires him to kill Seema.

mid-story Seema Singh's home
7

To cheer his brothers, Ravi plots a break-in and kidnapping with the sisters' company

Distressed that his brothers miss their beloveds, Ravi accidentally helps them break into the girls' house and kidnap them, along with Seema, hoping to keep everyone together. Indu feels irritated by the scheme but ultimately allows the situation to unfold.

shortly after meeting the sisters Farmhouse and the girls' house
8

Ranjit discovers Ravi's doppelganger and enlists Babu Sharma to impersonate him

Ranjit learns about Seema's interactions with Ravi and is shocked to discover Ravi's exact doppelganger in Babu Sharma. He schemes to replace Ravi with Babu by paying him to murder Seema, setting in motion a dangerous impersonation.

before the island capture Ranjit's house
9

Ravi is captured; Babu impersonates Ravi and moves into the house, Indu is pregnant

Ravi is captured by Ranjit's henchmen and imprisoned on a remote island. Babu, now posing as Ravi, takes Ravi's place at home, where Indu is pregnant with Ravi's child and accepts the impostor, oblivious to the truth. The family remains unaware as Seema's danger grows.

after capture Remote island and Ravi's house
10

Babu’s attempt to kill Seema fails; he reforms and confesses during Karva Chauth

Babu attempts to murder Seema but is moved when she regains the use of her legs after a shock. He falls in love with Seema and, during Karva Chauth, reveals his true identity and Ranjit's plan to the family, confessing his crime and turning towards reformation. Shanu forgives him as he harmed Indu little or none.

Karva Chauth Seema's home
11

Island showdown: Ravi and brothers vs Ranjit; Ravi defeats Ranjit

The next day, Babu leads the brothers to the island to force Ranjit to release Ravi, but Ranjit captures them and beats Ravi. The brothers rally around Ravi, repeating their motto, and he ultimately defeats Ranjit, reclaiming his life and reuniting with his brothers.

aftermath of Karva Chauth Remote island
12

Resolution: Babu leaves, Seema regains mobility, Ravi reunites with Indu, eight couples wed

Babu decides to depart, which causes Seema to lose control of her legs again, but he uses a dagger to help her stand up as the family reconciles. Ravi reunites with Indu, and the brothers marry their respective girlfriends as all eight couples celebrate a joyful ending.

finale Farmhouse / Seema's home

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