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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 5.7/10, 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
- 5.7/10
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
5.7Rating
150Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1988
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleWaaris
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
5.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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 →





