Maa Beti(1987)
Maa Beti is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language family drama film directed by Kalpataru. It stars Sharmila Tagore, Tanuja, Meenakshi Sheshadri, and Sachin in lead roles. The story follows Savitri, a wealthy mother who dies after giving birth to her son. Her husband remarries Laxmi, who is tricked by her evil brother into mistreating her stepchildren. The children run away, and Laxmi loses everything. The film explores themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and a mother's unconditional love. It was noted for its emotional performances and family-centric narrative. The film was released in 1986 and is available on various streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Disney+ Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- Kalpataru
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
A wealthy mother dies after childbirth. Her husband remarries a woman who is tricked into mistreating her stepchildren. The children run away. The stepmother loses everything and spends years searching for them to ask for forgiveness. Will the family ever reunite?
“A mother's love never dies.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Maa Beti
Cast reunions in this film: Meenakshi Seshadri & Meenakshi Sheshadri (23 films together), Kader Khan & Pran (11 films together), Kader Khan & Shashi Kapoor (6 films together), Kader Khan & Meenakshi Sheshadri (6 films together), Kader Khan & Kalpataru (5 films together), and Pran & Meenakshi Sheshadri (5 films together).
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.