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Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni(1989)

4.8/10
Hindi170 minstheatrical

Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language family drama film directed and produced by Vimal Kumar. The film stars Govinda, Kader Khan, and Kimi Katkar in lead roles. The story follows Gangaram, a wealthy contractor who mistreats poor workers, and his son Vijay, who falls in love with a poor girl. Gangaram's cruelty leads to a revenge plot that forces him to confront his own actions. The film is known for its strong moral message about karma and respect for all people. It was released in 1989 and remains a popular family classic in Indian cinema.

Director:Vimal Kumar
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring

Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni is streaming on VI movies and tv and Prime Video.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
VI movies and tv, Prime Video, ShemarooMe, JioHotstar
Theatrical Release
2 June 1989
Director
Vimal Kumar
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 50m
Rating
4.8/10

Storyline

Vijay, the kind son of a rich and arrogant contractor, falls in love with a poor girl. His father Gangaram hates poor people and refuses to accept the marriage. A humiliated worker named Prem Kumar plots revenge by getting Vijay married to his daughter. Gangaram must learn that money cannot control love or fate.

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Film Details

4.8Rating
170Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date2 June 1989
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleJaisi Karni Waisi Bharni

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familyjusticerevengecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni

Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Kader Khan (77 films together), Gulshan Grover & Shakti Kapoor (44 films together), Asrani & Kader Khan (41 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Asrani (33 films together), Govinda & Kader Khan (30 films together), and Shakti Kapoor & Govinda (26 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title is a Hindi proverb meaning 'as you sow, so shall you reap'.
  • It was produced by the director Vimal Kumar's own banner, Vimal Films.
  • The movie features veteran actor Ashok Kumar in a key supporting role.
  • Music director Usha Khanna composed the film's soundtrack, which had limited commercial success.
  • The plot is a modern retelling of a classic moral tale common in Indian folklore.
  • It was one of several social drama films released in the late 1980s focusing on family values.
  • The film did not feature any major box office stars of the era in lead roles.

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