“Silsiilay” is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language romance film written and directed by Khalid Mohammed. The movie features an ensemble cast including Tabu, Bhumika Chawla, Riya Sen, Celina Jaitly, Anita Hassanandani, Divya Dutta, Rahul Bose, Jimmy Sheirgill, Ashmit Patel, Kay Kay Menon, and an extended appearance by Shah Rukh Khan. Released on June 17, 2005, the plot revolves around the lives of three women.
The first story follows Ziya, a fast-rising Bollywood actress in a live-in relationship with Neel. As Ziya desires to have a child, Neel opts to move on, shirking responsibilities and finding another girlfriend.
The second story features Anushka, a telephone receptionist seeking emotional fulfillment with her wealthy suitor Nikhil. Simultaneously, her colleague Tarun silently harbors affection for her, leading to a romantic dilemma.
The third story centers on Rehana, a housewife who discovers her husband Anwar’s infidelity with an air hostess named Preeti.
The film intricately weaves these three stories into a composite narrative, exploring themes of love, relationships, and the complexities that accompany them. It provides a glimpse into the varied aspects of modern-day romance and culminates in a moment of solidarity among the women.