The iconic Gujarati blockbuster Maiyar Ma Mandu Nathi Lagtu is all set to re-release on 12 September 2025, exactly 25 years after its original debut. Directed and produced by JashwantGangani with D.K. Dankhara as co-producer, this 2001 classic was the first Gujarati film to be presented in Dolby Digital sound. The film not only revived Gujarati cinema but also went on to win 9 Gujarat State Awards and 2 other festival awards, totaling 11 accolades.After the filming of Hrithik Roshan and Amisha Patel’s Hindi blockbuster “Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai,”for the very first time in Gujarat, the ARRI 435 Optical Camera was rented from Rakesh Roshan and used for shooting.”

The remake rights for Bengali and Odia languages were acquired by Rajshri Productions, under Sooraj R. Barjatya. Special thanks were given to Mansukh Deny ,Mehul Kumar, Hussain Baloch, and Rajesh Patel (Galaxy Talkies – Rajkot).

Technically ahead of its time, the movie was shot on 35mm with Dolby Digital sound, excellent visuals, and rich color grading. The climax symbolized the triumph of science over superstition, representing the victory of love and human relationships.

The film starred Hiten Kumar, Arvind Trivedi, Aanandee Tripathi, Devendra Pandit, Heena Rajput, Chandni Chopra, Dinesh Lamba, Firoz Irani, Jayendra Mehta, Jaimini Trivedi, Mahesh Joshi, Nilesh Sukhadiya, Charuben Patel, Keshto Iqbal, Jakir Khan, Jagruti Gondaliya, Sangita Bhargav, Durga Bhatt (Grand Mother), Rekha Parmar, Venus Shah, and child artists Jignesh Gangani and Tusharika Rajyaguru.

The creative team brought together some of the finest talents in Gujarati cinema. The soulful music was composed by Gaurang Vyas, with memorable songs rendered by celebrated playback singers Arvind Barot, Alka Yagnik, Sadhana Sargam, Vatsala Patil, and Diwaliben Bhil. The dialogues were penned by Jashwant Gangani ,Arvind Barot and Chandresh Bhatt, while the film’s cinematography was helmed by Rafik Latif Shaikh, assisted by Hitesh Beldar. Yusuf Sheikh handled the editing, and the art direction was led by Kanchanlal Nayak. The make-up department was supervised by Ramesh Parmar, with costumes designed by Ramesh Gangani and assisted by Pankaj Nimavat. The sound department was managed by Suresh Nair, and the action sequences were directed by Andalib Pathan. Dance choreography came from Raju Naidu, Habiba Rehman, and Chinu Shikari, while still photography was done by Satyam Vaghasiya. The directorial team included Ashvin Borad (First Assistant Director), Hemat Jogi (Assistant Director), and Ashok Ghosh (Chief Assistant Director), with valuable contributions from Late Jitu Rathore in crafts.


Behind the scenes, the production team  of this ambitious project. Raj Gangani served as the Executive Producer, while Hemraj Baraiya headed production. Jitu Patel oversaw production in-charge duties, supported by Kanu Rabari as the Local Manager in Halol and Gagji Rahod as Production Supervisor. The film was produced under the banner of Gangani Film Production (today known as Gangani Motion Pictures), which laid the foundation for its grand scale and timeless success.

The film “Mein To Palavade Bandhi Preet” (2005) won a total of nine awards. Jaswant Gangani received the Gujarat State Award for Best Director, which was presented by Narendra Modi, who was then serving as Chief Minister (and is now the Prime Minister).

Later, Maiyar Ma Mandu Nathi Lagtu 2 (2008) also secured nine awards.The film Mara Rudiye Rangana Tame Saajna (2010) received seven awards, his film My Best Friend Daadu (2023) has been officially declared the winner. In that film, Jaswant Gangani received five upcoming awards including the Gujarat State Award for Best Director, while the remaining awards were awarded to other crew members. This festival is to be held in Short.

Jashwant Gangani made his Bollywood debut under the banner of Gangani Motion Picture with the film Bezubaan Ishq. Since the establishment of Gangani Film Production in 1998, he has directed eight films and one mega TV serial, Kariyaawar (2006), which ran for 200 episodes under his home production. To date, he has written over 400 songs.

On September 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., the poetry book “Kasumbal Preet No Kefi Rang,” written by Jashwant Gangani, was released by Morari Bapu at Talaja-Jarada Chitrakoot Dham. Director Jaswant Gangani recalls, “The film’s themes of love and family values ​​are as relevant today as they were 25 years ago.” All the actors shared fond memories, while singer Arvind Barot praised the music’s enduring popularity.The film, made on a budget of ₹1.40 crore, featured a grand set worth ₹30 lakh at Lucky Studios, originally established by the late I.A. Nadiadwala (Ibrahim). The studio, named after his daughter Lucky, is now known as Lucky Morani following her marriage. Currently, Ibrahim Bhai’s wife, FirozaNadiadwala, and son, Abrar Nadiadwala, are managing Lucky Studios , while Mazhar Nadiadwala oversees the Worli Dome in Mumbai.Mr. Gangani said… Special thanks to Ashvin Borad for preserving this film as a digital archive on IMDb and Wikipedia, as well as for carefully preserving its old photographs.

For the 2025 re-release, the film has been digitally color-corrected and 25 minutes trimmed to shorten the runtime, while retaining all the songs.

The film’s songs remain evergreen and continue to inspire social media reels Saayba Mane Nindardi Na Aave…Kuku Bole Koyaldi…Jeena Jeena Moraliya… Sung by Alka Yagnik and Arvind Barot, the soundtrack remains one of the most loved in Gujarati cinema.

Gangani and Hiten Kumar believe that this revival could open the door for other Gujarati classics to be re-released. Gangani adds: “In 2001, our film became a festival for the people. Now, we want to celebrate that festival once again and connect with new audiences.”

At its heart, Maiyar Ma Mandu Nathi Lagtu is a social-family drama centered on Ram (Hiten Kumar) and Ratan (Anandee Tripathi). It highlights how a woman fights for her love amid life’s struggles, reflecting the emotional depth of Gujarati culture. With its powerful emotions, unforgettable music, and evergreen performances, Maiyar Ma Mandu Nathi Lagtu is ready to recreate history on the big screen—25 years later.