Wafadaar(1985)
Wafadaar is a 1985 Hindi film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film stars Rajinikanth, Padmini Kolhapuri and Vijeta Pandit for the first in a love triangle well supported by Kader Khan, Anupam Kher, Shakti Kapoor, Asrani, Paintal and others.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 September 1985
- Director
- Dasari Narayana Rao
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- 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
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Wafadaar
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Kader Khan (77 films together), Asrani & Kader Khan (41 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Asrani (33 films together), Anupam Kher & Shakti Kapoor (24 films together), Anupam Kher & Kader Khan (21 films together), and Rajinikanth & Vijayakumar (19 films together).
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.