Maa (1992): Cast & Plot
Maa is a 1992 film directed by Ajay Kashyap, starring Jeetendra as Ram Khanna, Jaya Prada and Aruna Irani. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 2h 26m (146 min)
- Director
- Ajay Kashyap
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Maa About?
The premise of Maa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ram Khanna, a wealthy man, follows a fake astrologer’s prophecy that his bride’s name will start with “M.” He marries Mamta, the daughter of a prostitute, and brings her into his family. Her assertive takeover alienates brother Murli and his wife Maya, who are later expelled. After Mamta’s murder by a hired hit‑man, her spirit returns to haunt the household and expose Murli and Maya’s treachery.
Maa Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- revenge
- ghost
- dog
- afterlife
- good versus evil
- black magic
- title spoken by character
- murder
- attempted murder
- husband wife relationship
- prostitute
- rescue
+8 more Show fewer
- one word title
- hitman
- inheritance
- undercover
- death
- baby
- dancer
- marriage
Maa Cast & Characters
Jeetendra leads the cast as Ram Khanna, with Jaya Prada as Mamta (as Jaya Prada) and Aruna Irani as Maya. Directed by Ajay Kashyap; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ajay Kashyap
- Jeetendra as Ram Khanna
- Jaya Prada as Mamta (as Jaya Prada)
- Aruna Irani as Maya
- Shakti Kapoor as Murli Manohar Khanna
Also Starring in Maa
· 11 more- Sushma Seth Heerabai
- Gulshan Grover Gulu Goli
- Sahila Chaddha Mona
- Kader Khan Ravi Kant
- Viju Khote Cook
- Birbal Hotel Manager
- Guddi Maruti Julie (MAID)
- Ishrat Ali Sajan
- Sunil Dhawan
- B.M. Vyas
- Pyare Mohan Sahay
Maa Plot Summary
What happens in Maa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ram Khanna is a wealthy industrialist with a trusting soul, Jeetendra who plays him. Unknown to him, his elder brother Murli Manohar Khanna Shakti Kapoor and his sister-in-law Maya Aruna Irani are after his fortune. Their greed drives them to consult an astrologer who predicts that a woman whose name starts with the letter “M” will enter his life. As fate would have it, Ram spots a dancer named Mamta Jaya Prada and is instantly smitten.
Full summary
The whole story of Maa, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Maa?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
What is the name of the wealthy industrialist who falls in love with Mamta?
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Maa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Maa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Maa?
Maa runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).
When was Maa released?
Maa was released in 1992.
Who directed Maa?
Maa was directed by Ajay Kashyap.
More films by Ajay Kashyap Who is in the cast of Maa?
Maa stars Jeetendra as Ram Khanna, Jaya Prada as Mamta (as Jaya Prada) and Aruna Irani as Maya, among 15 credited actors.
Does Maa have a post-credit scene?
No. Maa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Maa in?
The original language of Maa is Hindi.
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