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Wafadaar(1985)

4.1/10
Hindi158 mins

Wafadaar (1985) is a 158-minute Hindi film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. Starring Rajinikanth, Padmini Kolhapure and Vijayata Pandit. With an audience rating of 4.1/10, Wafadaar stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1985.

Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 September 1985
Director
Dasari Narayana Rao
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 38m
GudVibe Rating
4.1/10

Storyline

Chanda's parents dislike her boyfriend Ranga and insist she marry Prasad instead. Her life becomes more complicated when Ranga is accused of having an affair with a woman named Sita.

A love tested by lies and family's choice.

Film Details

4.1Rating
158Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 September 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleWafadaar

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, a prolific Telugu filmmaker who also directed its Telugu original, 'Khaidi Rudraiah'.
  • It was one of several 1980s Bollywood remakes of South Indian films starring Jeetendra, who was known for his dancing style.
  • The movie features music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a popular composer duo who scored many of Jeetendra's films.
  • Actress Sridevi, though a major star by 1985, did not appear in this film despite frequently being paired with Jeetendra.
  • The plot revolves around mistaken identity and betrayal, common themes in the 'masala' films of that era.
  • The film's title 'Wafadaar' translates to 'loyal' in Hindi, highlighting the central theme of faithfulness.
  • It was released during a period when family melodramas with love triangles were very popular in Hindi cinema.

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