Mai(2013)
Mai is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language family drama directed by Mahesh Kodiyal and Ankit Patel. The film stars legendary singer Asha Bhosle in her acting debut as the titular mother, alongside Padmini Kolhapure, Ram Kapoor, and Shivani Joshi. The story follows an elderly woman suffering from Alzheimer's disease who is abandoned by her children. Her eldest daughter Madhu takes on the responsibility of caring for her, facing resistance from her own husband and daughter. The film explores themes of aging, family duty, and sacrifice. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its emotional core and performances. The film was released in India on February 1, 2013.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 February 2013
- Director
- Mahesh Kodiyal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
An elderly mother with Alzheimer's is passed between her four children. No one wants to care for her. Her eldest daughter Madhu decides to bring her home. But Madhu's husband and daughter oppose her decision. She must choose between her mother and her own family.
“A mother's love never forgets”
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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.