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Maa Beti(1987)
Hindi146 mins
Maa Beti (1987) is a 146-minute Hindi film directed by Kalpataru. Starring Sachin Pilgaonkar, Shubha Khote and Meenakshi Sheshadri. With an audience rating of 4.9/10, Maa Beti stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1987.
Director:Kalpataru
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Disney+ Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- Kalpataru
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
A woman mistreats her stepchildren because of her brother's bad influence, making the kids leave home. The story then follows her stepdaughter as she grows up, fights to survive, supports her brother's schooling, and tries to reunite her broken family.
“A family torn apart must find its way back together.”
Film Details
4.9Rating
146Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1987
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleMaa Beti
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.9/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director Kalpataru was a well-known cinematographer who shot over 100 films before directing this movie.
- The music was composed by Usha Khanna, one of the few prominent female music directors in the male-dominated Hindi film industry.
- The film's title 'Maa Beti' (Mother Daughter) highlights a central relationship, but the plot heavily focuses on a brother-sister bond.
- Actress Padmini Kolhapure, who played the young girl, was a major star, but this film was not a major commercial success.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Ashok Kumar in a special role, adding a touch of classic cinema.
- The story's theme of a sister sacrificing for her brother's education reflects a common social narrative in 1980s Indian cinema.
- Some filming reportedly took place in the hill station of Ooty, a popular location for family dramas of that era.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Maa Beti
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