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Waaris(1988)

7.3/10
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.

Mood:
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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

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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

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