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Key Details

Director: T. Rama Rao (credited as Rama Rao Tatineni)
Producer: A. V. Subba Rao under Prasad Art Pictures
Writer / Screenplay: M. Balamurugan (story), T. Rama Rao (screenplay), dialogue by Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza
Music: Laxmikant–Pyarelal; Lyrics by Anand Bakshi
Cinematography: P. S. Selvaraj | Editing: J. Krishnaswamy & V. Balasubramaniam
Runtime: ~149 minutes (2h 29m)
Language: Hindi | Release: 26 September 1980 in India

Cast

Jeetendra as Dr. Shashikant Verma
Rekha as Gauri Singh/Verma
Ashok Kumar as Retired Judge Umakant Verma
Sachin Pilgaonkar as Ravikant “Ravi” Verma
Arun Govil as Umakant Verma (younger son)
A.K. Hangal, Asit Sen, Deven Verma, Madan Puri, Asha Sachdev, Shoma Anand, Aruna Irani (as dancer Lily), and others

Plot Summary

Dr. Shashikant, a carefree doctor and son of a retired judge, marries Gauri, a devoted housekeeper chosen by his father. Soon after, their tranquil life is overturned by Shashikant’s old flame Krishna, which results in tragedies and misunderstandings. Gauri departs with their son; the couple raises separate families. The narrative explores which parent succeeds better in raising a child and whether relationships can heal after such deep familial rifts.

Music & Songs

Composed by the legendary Laxmikant–Pyarelal, the soundtrack includes:

“Saamne Aa Dekhen Zamana Saara” – Kishore Kumar & Asha Bhosle
“Apno Ko Jo Thukrayega” – Mohammad Rafi
“Mausam Ye Mausam Suhane Aa Gaye” – Rafi & Asha Bhosle
“Tere Naam Ke Hum Deewane Hain” – Amit Kumar, Shailendra Singh, Anuradha Paudwal
“Maar Gayi Mujhe Teri Judaai” – Kishore Kumar & Asha Bhosle
“Bansi Bajao Bansi Bajaiya” – Kishore Kumar & Anuradha Paudwal

Reception & Legacy

Box Office: A commercial hit, earning ~₹2.5 Cr net in India; it was the 10th highest-grossing Indian film of 1980 .
IMDb Rating: 5.8/10 .
Critical Note: Rekha received a Filmfare Best Actress nomination for her dual portrayal in Judaai and Khubsoorat (winning for the latter) .

Why It Matters

A remake of the Telugu hit Aalu Magalu (1977), staying true to its emotional core
Features Rekha in a complex role where she convincingly portrays both youthful wife and mature mother—pioneering an early example of age transformation in mainstream Hindi cinema.
Its songs remain memorable and continue to charm fans of classic Bollywood music.

In Summary

Judaai is a heartfelt, melodramatic family saga anchored by powerful performances, especially from Rekha and Jeetendra, and highlighted by a soulful soundtrack. It offers reflections on marriage, separation, and parental roles—typical of 1980s-era Hindi cinema.