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Waaris(1988)
Hindi150 mins
Waaris (1988) is a 150-minute Hindi film directed by Ravindra Peepat. Starring Navneet Nishan, Javed Khan and Amrish Puri. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Waaris stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1988.
Director:Ravindra Peepat
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Ravindra Peepat
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A wealthy man's unfair will divides his family. One son kills him and goes to prison. Years later, a land dispute leads to the murder of his grandson, so the widow remarries to try and produce a rightful heir.
“A family's legacy is written in blood and betrayal.”
Film Details
7.3Rating
150Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1988
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
familycorruptionrevengesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Waaris' means 'heir' in Hindi, reflecting its core theme of inheritance disputes.
- Director Ravindra Peepat was primarily known for Punjabi cinema, making this a rare Hindi directorial venture.
- It features veteran actor Pran in a pivotal role, continuing his career shift to character parts after decades as a famous villain.
- The plot mirrors real-life property feuds in rural North India, giving it a strong regional appeal.
- The film's soundtrack, including the song 'Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Na', was composed by the duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
- It was shot extensively in outdoor locations to capture the earthy, agricultural setting central to the story.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the film did not achieve major commercial success upon release.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Waaris
Actor-Actor14 films →
Dulla Singh-Actor10 films →
Dulla Singh-Gajjan Singh9 films →
Dulla Singh-Actor6 films →
Dulla Singh-Actor6 films →
Gajjan Singh-Actor6 films →
Actor-Gajjan Singh5 films →
Actor-Sharvan Singh5 films →
Paro's Mother-Dulla Singh4 films →
Paro's Mother-Gajjan Singh4 films →
Actor-Chhote Singh4 films →
Gajjan Singh-Chhote Singh4 films →
Sharvan Singh-Actor4 films →
Gajjan Singh-Sharvan Singh3 films →
Paro's Mother-Actor2 films →
Paro's Mother-Actor2 films →
Paro's Mother-Chhote Singh2 films →
Dulla Singh-Kishan Singh2 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Gajjan Singh2 films →





