When the film 'Jai Santoshi Maa' was released 49 years ago, it created a unique and emotional connection among the audience of Indian cinema. At that time, there was no such thing as BTS (Behind the Scenes) videos or promotional content, and the audience connected with the characters of the films in such a way that they considered them to be real. 'Jai Santoshi Maa' was one such film that not only rocked the box office but also became a religious movement.
Released on 15 August 1975, 'Jai Santoshi Maa' is a film that has made a special place in the hearts of the audience. The film was directed by Vijay Sharma and produced by Satram Rohera. Actors like Kanan Kaushal, Ashish Kumar, Rajnibala, Anita Guha, Bharat Bhushan, and Bela Bose played important roles in the film. The film is still available for free on ZEE5 so that the new generation can also watch it and feel the magic of that era.
'Jai Santoshi Maa' had a budget of just Rs 25 lakh, but it collected Rs 5 crore at the box office. This was a great achievement for that time, especially when the film was competing with a film like 'Sholay'. The verdict of the film was a blockbuster, which is proof that even small-budget films can rule the hearts of the audience.
1. 'Jai Santoshi Maa' was made with new stars and its budget was also very low. Despite this, the religious content of the film made it very popular among the audience. People came to watch it considering it not just a film but a darshan of God.
2. This film was so popular in villages that people used to say, "God is being seen in the city." People used to come from villages to cities in bullock carts just to see 'Jai Santoshi Maa'.
3. While walking into the theatre, the audience used to take off their shoes and slippers outside. When the Aarti scene came in the movie, people used to stand up and sing the Aarti along as if they were in a temple.
4. According to old trade analysts, the craze that was seen for 'Jai Santoshi Maa' was never seen again for any other film. This film created a unique place in the hearts of the audience.
5. A remake of 'Jai Santoshi Maa' was made in 2006, but it did not get the same popularity as the first film. Perhaps this was because at that time the audience's connection with films had changed.
Even though it has been 49 years since the release of 'Jai Santoshi Maa', the magic of this film remains intact. This film not only strengthens religious faith but also depicts the simplicity and faith of that era. 'Jai Santoshi Maa' is such a precious heritage of Indian cinema, which people remember even today and will continue to be remembered for years to come.
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