Saajan Ki Saheli(1981)
Saajan Ki Saheli is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Saawan Kumar Tak. The film stars Nutan, Rajendra Kumar, Rekha, and Vinod Mehra in lead roles. The story follows Kunti, a woman who abandons her illegitimate daughter to marry a wealthy barrister. Years later, the daughter returns as a young woman, unaware that her mother is the same woman who rejected her. The film explores themes of motherhood, greed, and forgiveness. It was produced by Mercury Productions and released on January 30, 1981. The film was a box office flop but is remembered for the performances of Nutan and Rekha.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 30 January 1981
- Director
- Saawan Kumar Tak
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A young woman named Kunti abandons her baby girl to marry a rich man. Years later, the girl, now named Moon-Moon, returns. She does not know that the wealthy woman she meets is her own mother. A dramatic plan is set in motion to reunite them.
“A mother's love can never be lost.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Saajan Ki Saheli
Cast reunions in this film: Rekha & Vinod Mehra (8 films together), Rajendra Kumar & Rajendra Kumar Tuli (4 films together), Rekha & Saawan Kumar Tak (2 films together), and Suresh Oberoi & Vinod Mehra (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Saajan Ki Saheli' translates to 'The Friend of the Lover', hinting at a possible love triangle.
- It was produced by the director Saawan Kumar Tak's own banner, Sawan Kumar Productions.
- The movie features music by Usha Khanna, one of the few prominent female music directors in Hindi cinema at the time.
- Actress Padmini Kolhapure, who played the lead role of Kunti, was only about 16 years old during filming.
- A subplot involves a character falsely accused of theft, a common dramatic device in family dramas of the era.
- The film's release coincided with a period where romantic family dramas were very popular in Bollywood.
- Despite its stars, the film is not widely remembered today and did not become a major box office hit.