Jai Santoshi Maa Unknown Facts: Common people used to connect with the movies of the old era because BTS videos were not available to watch then. If the movies of that era were devotional, then the people who played the role of God in the film were considered as God. Something similar happened 49 years ago when the movie Jai Santoshi Maa was released, this film made a record. Today it has been 49 years since the release of the film but there are still discussions about the film.
The songs and dialogues of the film Jai Santoshi Maa were all hits. The film also earned well at the box office. There are many stories related to the film that everyone should know and let us tell you about its earnings as well.
‘Jai Santoshi Maa’ completes 49 years of its release
The film Jai Santoshi Maa was released on 15 August 1975. The film was directed by Vijay Sharma and produced by Satram Rohera. Actors like Kanan Kaushal Ashish Kumar, Rajnibala, Anita Guha, Bharat Bhushan, Bela Bose were seen in this film. You can watch this film for free on Zee5.
Box Office Collection of ‘Jai Santoshi Maa’
The film Jai Santoshi Maa was one of the best films of Satram Rohera. This film had even outperformed ‘Sholay’ in its initial days which clashed with it. According to Sacnilk, the budget of the film Jai Santoshi Maa was Rs 25 lakh while the film collected Rs 5 crore at the box office. The verdict of the film was a blockbuster.
The unheard stories of ‘Jai Santoshi Maa’
You must have seen the film Jai Santoshi Maa many times but you may not know many facts related to it. All the unheard things written here are as per IMDB.
1. ‘Jai Santoshi Maa’ was made with new stars and its budget was also low but due to religious significance, the film earned well.
2. The popularity of ‘Jai Santoshi Maa’ was such in the village that people used to tell each other that God is being seen in the city. People used to come from the village to the city in bullock carts just to see ‘Jai Santoshi Maa’.
3. People used to take off their shoes and slippers before going outside the theatre where ‘Jai Santoshi Maa’ was being shown. Aarti is shown in the film in which people used to stand up and start singing Aarti.
4. Many old trade analysts say that the craze that was seen among people for ‘Jai Santoshi Maa’ was never seen again for any film.
5. The remake of ‘Jai Santoshi Maa’ was made in 2006 but it did not get the popularity that the first one had.
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