Maa (2022 film)

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Maa
Directed by Baljit Singh Deo
Written by Rana Ranbir
Produced by
  • Gippy Grewal
  • Ravneet Kaur Grewal
Starring
CinematographyBaljit Singh Deo
Edited byRohit Dhiman
Music bySalil Amrute
Release date
  • 6 May 2022 (2022-05-06)
Running time
140 minutes [1]
CountryIndia
Language Punjabi

Maa is a 2022 Indian Punjabi language film directed by Baljit Singh Deo and produced by Ravneet kaur Grewal and Gippy Grewal. The film stars Divya Dutta, Gippy Grewal, [2] Babbal Rai, Raghveer Boli, Rana Ranbir and Gurpreet Ghuggi. The film was released on 6 May 2022. [3]

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Synopsis

A lady who has been through many ups and downs throughout her life but she is fearless protector who wishes to provide the best life for her child.

Cast

Soundtrack

Maa
Soundtrack album by
Salil Amrute
Released2022
Recorded2022
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length13:24
LanguagePunjabi
Official audio
Maa – Full Album on YouTube
Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Rabb Da Roop"Harbhajan Mann2:08
2."Har Janam"Kamal Khan3:28
3."Muqamal Jindagi"Feroz khan2:13
4."Hass ke Katla"Karmjit Anmol2:33
5."Rabb ki Chahuna"Ricky Khan3:02
Total length:13:24

Critical response

Maa received positive reviews from critics. The Tribune rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and termed the film a "She is not an iron lady, but a mountain of iron’, as the conspirators in the movie call her,Divya has aced every emotion related to motherhood. Kudos to the dialogue-writer for giving convincing and bold lines,which are apt for a single mother bringing up two children". [4] Sukhpreet Kahlon of "Cinestaan.com" rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Maa urges us to take the time to thank our parents and tell them we love them. An important message indeed". [5] Neha Vashist of The Times of India rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "Apart from the love ballad, every song of the movie was well placed and had the power to move the audience. In a nutshell, if you plan to see this movie, make sure to carry your tissues". [6]

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References

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