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Beti No.1(2000)
Hindi142 mins
Beti No.1 (2000) is a 142-minute Hindi film directed by Rama Rao Tatineni. Starring Rakesh Bedi, Prem Chopra and Aruna Irani. With an audience rating of 4.0/10, Beti No.1 stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2000.
Director:Rama Rao Tatineni
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2000
- Director
- Rama Rao Tatineni
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
A family is ruled by a strong-willed grandmother who wants a grandson to carry on the family name. Her desire causes constant trouble and funny situations within the household as everyone tries to please her.
“A family ruled by a woman who wants a grandson.”
Film Details
4.0Rating
142Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 2000
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleBeti No. 1
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyloveidentityjustice
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 1999 Telugu hit 'Maa Balaji', which was also directed by Rama Rao Tatineni.
- It was one of the last major film roles for veteran actor Prem Chopra before he shifted more to character parts.
- The movie's title plays on the popular 1999 film 'Biwi No.1', capitalizing on its success with a similar name.
- Actress Farida Jalal, who plays the mother, was a well-known face in family dramas but rarely played such a domineering matriarch.
- The soundtrack by music director Anand Raj Anand included a hit song 'Dil Le Gayi Kudi Gujarat Di', which became popular at weddings.
- Despite its family comedy theme, the film did not perform strongly at the box office compared to other ensemble comedies of the era.
- The plot revolves around the desire for a male heir, reflecting a common social theme in Indian family films of the time.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Beti No.1
Dashrath Bhatnagar-Durga D. Bhatnagar19 films →
Actor-Durga D. Bhatnagar16 films →
Dashrath Bhatnagar-Actor12 films →
Raghuveer Yadav-Durga D. Bhatnagar7 films →
Dashrath Bhatnagar-Bachalal5 films →
Actor-Raghuveer Yadav5 films →
Actor-Bachalal5 films →
Raghuveer Yadav-Bachalal4 films →
Durga D. Bhatnagar-Director4 films →
Durga D. Bhatnagar-Bachalal4 films →
Durga D. Bhatnagar-Laxman D. Bhatnagar4 films →
Dashrath Bhatnagar-Ram B. Bhatnagar3 films →
Dashrath Bhatnagar-Director3 films →
Dashrath Bhatnagar-Laxman D. Bhatnagar3 films →
Actor-Mullu's Maid3 films →
Dashrath Bhatnagar-Raghuveer Yadav2 films →
Dashrath Bhatnagar-Mullu's Maid2 films →
Actor-Ram B. Bhatnagar2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →