
Laawaris(1981)
Hindi203 mins
Laawaris (1981) is a 203-minute Hindi film directed by Prakash Mehra. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman and Amjad Khan. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Laawaris stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1981.
Director:Prakash Mehra
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 May 1981
- Director
- Prakash Mehra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h 23m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
A young man named Heera grows up with an alcoholic guardian. As an adult, he falls for a woman who rejects him because he doesn't know his family. Heera sets out to discover his true parents, but the only person with answers is his old, drunken caretaker.
“A man with no name, a past to reclaim.”
Film Details
6.7Rating
203Minutes
HindiLanguage
GCertificate
Release Date22 May 1981
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asलावारिस
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
identityfamilylovejustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- Amitabh Bachchan performed his own stunts for the famous train fight scene, which was shot on a moving train.
- The song 'Mere Angne Mein' became a massive hit and is still played at weddings across India.
- Prakash Mehra initially wanted to cast Vinod Khanna as the lead but changed his mind after seeing Amitabh's popularity.
- The film's climax was inspired by a real-life court case about an orphan's fight for identity.
- Zeenat Aman's role was originally written as a more traditional heroine but was changed to suit her glamorous image.
- The movie was a box office success and helped cement Amitabh Bachchan's 'angry young man' persona.
- Composer Kalyanji-Anandji reused a tune from their earlier film for the song 'Apni To Jaise Taise'.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Laawaris
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