Ek Naya Rishta(1988)
'Ek Naya Rishta' is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Vinod Pande. The film stars Rekha, Raj Kiran, Mazhar Khan, and Om Shivpuri in pivotal roles. The story follows a wealthy playboy who must father a son within 18 months to inherit his father's fortune, leading him to strike a surrogacy deal with a poor, traumatized woman. The narrative explores themes of prostitution, exploitation, and transactional relationships in urban India. The film was noted for its mature treatment of taboo subjects and its realistic, non-melodramatic tone. Rekha's performance as Aarti, a woman forced into prostitution, was widely praised as one of her finest. The music was composed by Khayyam. The film released in 1988 and has since gained a cult following for its bold storytelling.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Vinod Pande
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
A rich playboy named Rajiv must have a son in 18 months to claim his inheritance. He refuses to marry, so he hires a poor woman named Aarti to be a surrogate mother. Aarti accepts the money because she is desperate and has a dark past. Their cold business deal slowly turns into an unexpected love story.
“A contract for a child. A bond for life.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ek Naya Rishta
Cast reunions in this film: Rajkiran & Raj Kiran (7 films together), Rekha & Om Shivpuri (5 films together), Rekha & Yunus Parvez (4 films together), Mazhar Khan & Raj Kiran (3 films together), Yunus Parvez & Om Shivpuri (3 films together), and Rekha & Raj Kiran (2 films together).