Aulad(1987)
Aulad (transl. Child) is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Vijay Sadanah. It stars Jeetendra, Sridevi, and Jaya Prada in lead roles. The story follows a businessman who lies about his marriage and later switches his newborn son with a dead baby after a train accident. Years later, the biological mother returns and fights for custody. The film explores themes of motherhood, sacrifice, and the bond between a child and parent. It is inspired by the Telugu film Maa Babu (1960). The music was composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The film was a moderate success at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, ShemarooMe, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- Vijay Sadanah
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 3.6/10
Storyline
A businessman named Anand lies to his uncle about being married. He hires a street dancer named Devki to pretend to be his wife. They fall in love and have a son. A train accident separates the family. Anand gives his son to a grieving widow. Years later, Devki returns and wants her child back. Two mothers fight for the same boy.
“A mother's love knows no bounds.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aulad
Cast reunions in this film: Asrani & Jeetendra (25 films together), Jayapradha & Jeetendra (18 films together), Jeetendra & Vinod Mehra (12 films together), Sridevi & Asrani (10 films together), Sridevi & Jeetendra (10 films together), and Asrani & Vinod Mehra (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film was a remake of the 1968 Tamil movie 'Kudiyirundha Koyil', which itself was inspired by a stage play.
- It was one of the few films where actor Jeetendra played a dramatic, non-dancing role, moving away from his usual image.
- The movie's climax was shot in a real-life courtroom to add authenticity to the legal drama scenes.
- Director Vijay Sadanah also worked as the film's editor, a dual role he often took in his projects.
- The soundtrack, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, included a hit qawwali sung by Mohammed Aziz and Sudesh Bhosle.
- Actress Sridevi was initially considered for the female lead, but the role eventually went to Rekha.
- The film's plot sparked discussions about adoption laws and maternal rights in India during its release.