The family movie Jeevan Dhara was released on February 6, 1982. The movie was directed by T Rama Rao and produced by A V Subba Rao. The top roles in the movie were played by Raj Babbar, Amol Palekar, Rekha and Kanwaljeet Singh while the supporting roles were played by Simple Kapadia, Madhu Kapoor, Prema Narayan, Sulochana and Kumud Bole. The music of the film was directed by Laxmikant Kudalkar and Pyarelal while the songs were sung by Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Anuradha Paudwal, S.P.Balasubramaniam, Saleem Shahzaad Prem Raagi and Suresh Wadkar.

The movie was a family flick that revolved mostly around a man named Mr. Shrivastav who didn’t have enough to fulfill the needs of his family consisting of his wife, a son and two daughters. The problems worsened when his son Ashok ( Raj Babbar ) who was unemployed preferred gambling and started living on the earnings of his sister named Sangeeta ( Rekha ). His mother thought that if he gets married he would become responsible but it never happened.

Ashok was married but the problems worsened when his wife ( Kumud Bole ) gave birth to children which added the problem of raising them. Geeta ( Madhu Kapoor ) is the second daughter, who is widowed, and is now living with her family. The only working hand was provided by Sangeeta who was carrying the responsibility of her family. Sangeeta also loved her boyfriend named Prem ( Kanwaljeet Singh ) and wanted to marry him but it was not possible due to circumstances.

The songs of the movie are:
1.    Gangaram Kunwara Rah Gaya
2.    Jaldi Se Aa Mere Pardesi Baabul
3.    O Iska Naam Hai Jeevan Dhaara
4.    Paida Karke Bhool Gaya Kyoon
5.    Samay Ke Darpan Mein Sukh Dukh Apna Dekhe