Saajan Ka Ghar(1994)
Saajan Ka Ghar is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Surendra Kumar Bohra. The film stars Juhi Chawla as Laxmi and Rishi Kapoor as Amar Khanna, with Deepak Tijori, Anupam Kher, and Shubha Khote in supporting roles. The story follows Laxmi, a woman blamed for her mother's death at birth, who endures lifelong cruelty from her father Dhanraj and later from her mother-in-law. After a miscarriage, she risks her life to have a child, leading to a tragic conclusion. The film was declared a semi-hit at the box office and is a remake of the 1988 Rajasthani film Bai Chali Sasariye. Its soundtrack, featuring songs like 'Saawan Aaye Badal Chaaye', was composed by Nadeem-Shravan. The film was released on 29 April 1994.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- Surendra Kumar Bohra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
Laxmi is blamed for her mother's death and hated by her father. She marries Amar, an army officer, hoping for a better life. But a miscarriage and a deadly secret threaten her happiness. Laxmi must choose between her own life and giving her husband a child.
“Love her before it's too late.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Saajan Ka Ghar
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Kader Khan (21 films together), Kader Khan & Dinesh Hingoo (16 films together), Anupam Kher & Alok Nath (15 films together), Rishi Kapoor & Kader Khan (15 films together), Anupam Kher & Juhi Chawla (9 films together), and Anupam Kher & Dinesh Hingoo (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Surendra Kumar Bohra was primarily known as a cinematographer, with this being one of his few directorial ventures.
- Actress Madhoo, famous for 'Roja', played the lead role of Laxmi, a rare dramatic part in her early career.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits, but featured more traditional dramatic music.
- It was produced and distributed by the relatively small B.M.B. Pictures, not a major studio.
- The film released during a crowded period for family dramas and had a limited theatrical run.
- Actor Alok Nath, who often played pious roles, portrayed the negative character of the father, Dhanraj.
- The storyline shares similarities with classic Hindi film tropes of the suffering daughter-in-law, popular in the 1980s and early 90s.