''Maiyar Ma Mandu Nathi Lagtu'' is a 2001 Indian

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family drama film directed by

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, starring

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and Anandi Tripathi in lead role. The film won 11 of the Gujarat State Film Awards of the year.

Plot

Ram's brother and Ratan's sister are engaged. During their marriage, Ram and Ratan falls into love with each other. Both the family come closer with the hospitality of joint family and the game of ''

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'' and due to, Ram and Ratan also come closer. Subsequently, Ram and Ratan's wedding is decided. when Ram falls down during the marriage ritual in wedding-chapel, his father, because of Ram's playful nature, comments: "don't play here" and ignores the incident. When Ram's mother goes close to him, she understands the situation after seeing blood in his mouth. A doctor's report indicates that he has cancer. Thus, the wedding remains unfinished and both the lovers are lost in separation. Ratan out of true love marries Ram but everyone is sad on this happy occasion. Due to Ratan's faith in God and unbounded love, Ram has a successful operation and the story ends happily.

Cast

* Anandi Tripathi * Arvind Trivedi * Feroj Irani * Dinesh Lamba * Chandni Chopara * Heena Rajput

Production

Executive producer : Raj Gangani, Associate Director : Late.Jitu Rathod, Assistant Dir.Ashvin Borad, Production Manager :Hemraj Baraiya, Ganesh Vaghani, The film was made on budget of .

Reception

The film turned out to be a golden jubilee hit and won eleven State Film Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Story, Best Music Director, Best Lyrics, Best Editor and Best Comedian (male). The film was followed up by its sequel, ''Maiyar Ma Mandu Nathi Lagtu'' Part-II, which released in 2008.

References

{{Reflist 2001 films 2000s Gujarati-language films Indian romantic comedy-drama films Films set in Gujarat