Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris(2006)
Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris is a 2006 Indian Punjabi-language historical drama film directed by Manoj Punj. The lead cast includes Gurdas Maan as the poet Waris Shah, Juhi Chawla as Bhagpari, and Divya Dutta as Saabo. The story is set in 17th-century India under Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, who bans music and persecutes artists. Waris Shah, a young poet, must navigate this oppressive world while seeking to write his masterpiece. The film blends romance, tragedy, and history with a focus on the power of art. It won a National Award for its production design and was praised for its performances, especially Divya Dutta's. The runtime is 138 minutes. The film was released in India and the United Kingdom on October 6, 2006.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Manoj Punj
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 18m 0
Storyline
Mughal emperor Aurangzeb bans all music, forcing artists underground. Young poet Waris Shah seeks a master teacher to learn the secrets of poetry. The teacher tells him he must experience deep personal pain to write a great love story. Waris falls in love with Bhagpari, but a jealous woman named Saabo destroys their relationship. Heartbroken, Waris channels his suffering into writing the epic 'Heer'.
“Love lost. Poetry born. Immortality found.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris
Cast reunions in this film: Divya Dutta & Gurdas Maan (3 films together), and Juhi Chawla & Divya Dutta (2 films together).