Judaai (transl. Separation) is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by A.V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Pictures banner and directed by T. Rama Rao. The film stars Jeetendra and Rekha, with music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. It is a remake of the Telugu film Aalu Magalu (1977).
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Plot
Dr. Shashikant Verma, the son of wealthy retired judge Umakanth Verma, is a happy-go-lucky with bountiful girlfriends. Gauri, a self-esteem girl, resides at Shashi's outhouse and administrates their family tasks with her amiable and authoritative nature. Since childhood, Shashi and Gauri squabble but hold untold love. Meanwhile, Shashi moves abroad when Umakanth passes away, making a will that Shashi must knit Gauri. Knowing it, Shashi accuses Gauri when she renounces wealth and is about to quit. Here, Shashi bars and spices. Soon, they are blessed with a baby boy, Ravikanth. Afterwards, Gauri spots Shashi with his ex-girlfriend Krishna. Being unbeknownst that Shashi is treating her ailing daughter, she suspects which results in the kid’s death. Hence, a rift arises when pregnant Gauri moves out, but Shashi retains Ravi. Years roll by, and Ravikanth grows up under the pampering of his father, whereas Umakanth, the younger, turns into a worthy with Gauri's strive. Now, the siblings befriend and wedlock their beaus, Monica and Manisha, respectively. Here, destiny brings the couple near, but conceit makes them stand far. Later, they are humiliated by the children when they realize that their actual companion is their best half. So, they rush when learning the devilry of children towards their spouse and contrariwise make them plead pardon. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the couple's reunion.
Cast
Ashok Kumar as Retired Justice Verma
Jeetendra as Dr. Shashikant Verma
Rekha as Gauri Verma
Sachin as Ravikant Verma
Arun Govil as Umakant Verma
Shoma Anand as Manisha
Tamanna as Monica
Deven Varma as Ram Narayan
Asha Sachdev as Krishna
Aruna Irani as Miss Lily (Dancer)
Helena Luke as Madhavika
Madan Puri as Dubey
A. K. Hangal as Narayan Singh
Asit Sen as Constable Dinanath Tiwari
Crew
Direction – T. Rama Rao
Story – M. Balamurugan
Screenplay – T. Rama Rao
Dialogue – Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza
Production – Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao
Production Company – Prasad Art Pictures
Editing – J. Krishnaswamy, V. Balasubramaniam
Art Direction – G.V. Subba Rao
Costume Design – Akbar Gabbana, Leena Daru
Choreography – Hiralal, Manohar Naidu, Suresh Bhatt
Music Direction – Laxmikant–Pyarelal
Lyrics – Anand Bakshi
Playback – Amit Kumar, Anuradha Paudwal, Asha Bhosle, Chandrani Mukherjee, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi, Shailendra Singh
Soundtrack
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
Awards
1981 Filmfare Awards - Nominated
Best Actress - Rekha
Best Comedian - Deven Verma