Jamai Raja(1990)
Jamai Raja is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language masala film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The lead cast includes Hema Malini, Anil Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit. The story centers on a mother-in-law, Shanti Devi, who mistreats her son's wife, Rekha, causing conflict in the household. The film blends family drama with comedic elements and features a soundtrack by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. It was released in 1990 and received mixed reviews from critics. The movie is available for streaming on some digital platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 12 August 1990
- Director
- A. Kodandarami Reddy
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
Raja brings his new wife Rekha home to his wealthy family. His mother Shanti Devi hates Rekha from day one. She makes Rekha's life miserable with insults and lies. Raja must choose between his mother and his wife.
“A son caught between two women”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Jamai Raja
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Shakti Kapoor (24 films together), Anupam Kher & Satish Kaushik (23 films together), Anupam Kher & Anil Kapoor (23 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Anil Kapoor (20 films together), Anupam Kher & Madhuri Dixit (16 films together), and Madhuri Dixit & Anil Kapoor (16 films together).
Trivia
- The film was a remake of the 1988 Telugu hit 'Jamai Raja', also directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy.
- It was one of the few films where Hema Malini played a negative role as the strict mother-in-law.
- The movie's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits in the 80s.
- A key comedy track featured actors Shakti Kapoor and Kader Khan as the secretary and a servant.
- The film's climax was shot in a grand set depicting a factory, common for dramatic confrontations in movies of that era.
- Despite the star cast, it did not perform as well as the original Telugu version at the box office.
- The story's theme of a son-in-law vs. mother-in-law was a twist on the common family dramas of the time.