Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani(1988)
Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani (transl. This is your story, woman) is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Mohanji Prasad. The film stars Raj Babbar and Meenakshi Seshadri in lead roles. The story follows Savitri, a woman who endures abuse from her stepmother, is forced into an unwanted marriage, and later sold into a brothel after her husband dies on their wedding night. The film features a supporting cast including Nirupa Roy, Pran, Kader Khan, and Aruna Irani. The music was composed by the duo Anand–Milind. The film is known for its raw depiction of female suffering and survival in a patriarchal society. It was released in 1988 and received attention for its emotional narrative and strong performances.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Disney+ Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Mohanji Prasad
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
A young woman named Savitri sacrifices her own happiness to save her stepbrother. She marries an old rich man for money. But on her wedding night, he dies. She is then sold into a brothel. She must find a way to escape and reunite with the man she truly loves.
“Every woman's story of pain and survival”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani
Cast reunions in this film: Aruna Irani & Kader Khan (32 films together), Kader Khan & Dinesh Hingoo (16 films together), Raj Babbar & Aruna Irani (13 films together), Raj Babbar & Kader Khan (12 films together), Kader Khan & Shreeram Lagoo (12 films together), and Kader Khan & Nirupa Roy (11 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is inspired by a popular 1970s song from the movie 'Aurat'.
- Director Mohanji Prasad was also a noted producer, known for films like 'Pratiggya'.
- Actress Aruna Irani, who played the cruel stepmother, was often cast in similar negative roles during this era.
- The film's plot reflects a common 'stepmother cruelty' trope popular in Indian cinema of the 1980s.
- It was released during a period when family melodramas dominated the Bollywood box office.
- The movie features music by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits in the 80s.
- Lead actress Sangeeta Bijlani, who played Savitri, was a former Miss India and later married cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin.