Mai(2013)
Hindi105 mins
Mai (2013) is a 105-minute Hindi film directed by Mahesh Kodiyal. Starring Asha Bhosle, Ram Kapoor and Padmini Kolhapure. With an audience rating of 4.9/10, Mai stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2013.
Director:Mahesh Kodiyal
Mood:
emotionaldarkdisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 February 2013
- Director
- Mahesh Kodiyal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
An elderly mother with Alzheimer's feels abandoned by her four children. Her favorite son, whom she had high hopes for, leaves her behind when he gets a job overseas.
“A mother forgotten, but never her love.”
Film Details
4.9Rating
105Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 February 2013
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMai - Love Your Mother
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkdisturbing
Themes
familyidentitysurvivalcorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.9/10Rating
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Trivia
- This was the first and only acting role of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who was 79 years old at the time of filming.
- The film's director, Mahesh Kodiyal, was primarily known as a casting director before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- The story was inspired by real-life observations of elderly parents being neglected by their children in urban Indian society.
- Despite its serious theme, the film had a very limited theatrical release and flew under the radar for most mainstream audiences.
- Pankaj Kapur, a highly respected actor, played one of the sons, marking a rare role where he was part of a large ensemble cast rather than the lead.
- The film's title 'Mai' simply means 'Mother' in Hindi, directly reflecting the central character and her emotional journey.
- The screenplay was developed over several years, with the filmmakers wanting to treat the sensitive subject of Alzheimer's with authenticity.