Judaai(1980)
Judaai is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Jeetendra and Rekha in lead roles. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Aalu Magalu (1977). The story follows a married couple who separate due to a tragic misunderstanding. Years later, their children help them reunite. The film explores themes of pride, love, and family. It was a commercial hit at the box office. The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The film was nominated for a Filmfare Award.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1980
- Director
- T. Rama Rao
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A wealthy doctor and his strong-willed wife separate after a terrible misunderstanding leads to their son's death. Years later, their two grown sons become friends and marry. The children discover the truth and force their parents to confront their pride. Can love and forgiveness bring the family back together?
“Love torn apart by pride.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Judaai
Cast reunions in this film: Rekha & Jeetendra (22 films together), Rama Rao Tatineni & T. Rama Rao (11 films together), Ashok Kumar & Jeetendra (7 films together), Rekha & Rama Rao Tatineni (6 films together), Jeetendra & Rama Rao Tatineni (6 films together), and Jeetendra & Deven Verma (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, Rama Rao Tatineni, was a prominent filmmaker from the Telugu industry directing only a handful of Hindi films.
- This was one of the few films where actor Jeetendra played a character with two grown children, a departure from his usual romantic roles.
- The movie's plot is loosely inspired by the 1979 Telugu film 'Maa Voollo Mahasivudu', which was also directed by Rama Rao Tatineni.
- Actress Reena Roy, who played the servant girl Gauri, was a major star at the time known for both glamorous and dramatic roles.
- The film's music composer, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, created a popular soundtrack, with the song 'Mere Dil Ne Tadap Ke' becoming a notable hit.
- Despite its dramatic story, the film did not perform strongly at the box office compared to other Jeetendra films of the era.
- The conflict between pride and love in the story reflects common family drama themes popular in Indian cinema of the late 1970s and early 1980s.