Maa (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1992, Maa is a notable film directed by Ajay Kashyap, running about 146 minutes.
What it’s about. A multi-millionaire, Ram Khanna, is advised by a fake astrologer that he will meet and marry a woman whose name will start with "M". Ram does meet Mamta, and they both fall in love. Ram marries her, despite the fact that she is the daughter of a prostitute, Heerabai, and brings her home with her. Mamta gets a chilling welcome from Ram brother's, Murli Manohar, and his wife, Maya. Mamta decides to assert herself and takes over the household matters, forcing Murli and Maya to leave the house. Soon Mamta and Ram give birth to a baby boy. One day Ram asks Mamta to take care of a suitcase full of cash, as he has to go out of town. Mamta is lured out of the house along with the suitcase, and is brutally killed by Gulu Goli, a hired hit-man, who buries her in a secluded spot. Though physically dead and buried, Mamta's spirit is still alive and active, though she cannot be heard, nor seen by anyone. She decides to return home and expose Murli and Maya.
Who’s in it. Maa stars Jeetendra as Ram Khanna, Jaya Prada as Mamta (as Jaya Prada), Aruna Irani as Maya and Sahila Chaddha as Mona, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Maa sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maa page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maa (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maa worth watching?
- Maa holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Maa?
- Maa stars Jeetendra, Jaya Prada, Aruna Irani, Sahila Chaddha and Gulshan Grover.
- When was Maa released?
- Maa was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.