Virasat(1997)
Virasat is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Anil Kapoor, Tabu, Amrish Puri, Pooja Batra, Milind Gunaji, and Govind Namdeo. The story follows Shakti Thakur, a London-educated man who returns to his ancestral village and becomes entangled in a violent family feud between his father and his uncle. The film explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the true purpose of education. It is a remake of the Tamil film Thevar Magan, with a story written by Kamal Haasan. Virasat received critical acclaim and won seven Filmfare Awards, including Best Film (Critics) and Best Actor (Critics) for Anil Kapoor. The music was composed by Anu Malik, with lyrics by Javed Akhtar. The film was released on 30 May 1997.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Zee5
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
A London-educated man returns to his village and wants to sell his land to start a new life. But his father refuses, saying education is meant to help others. Soon, he is pulled into a deadly feud between his family and his uncle's family. He must choose between running away or staying to save his village.
“Some inheritances are worth fighting for.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Virasat
Cast reunions in this film: Amrish Puri & Anil Kapoor (16 films together), Amrish Puri & Satyendra Kapoor (11 films together), Tabu & Amrish Puri (7 films together), Anil Kapoor & Satyendra Kapoor (7 films together), Priyadarshan & Neeraj Vora (5 films together), and Priyadarshan & Amrish Puri (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the Tamil movie 'Thevar Magan', which was also remade in Telugu as 'Kshana Kshanam'.
- Anil Kapoor initially refused the role but later accepted after being convinced by director Priyadarshan.
- The film's music was composed by Anu Malik, but the song 'Dhol Bajne Laga' became a hit at weddings.
- It was one of the few films where Anil Kapoor and Tabu played romantic leads together.
- The movie was shot in picturesque locations in Maharashtra to depict a rural North Indian setting.
- Despite being a drama, it included subtle social commentary on land disputes and family conflicts.
- The film won several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Story for Kamal Haasan.