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Laawaris(1981)

6.7/10
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

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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'.

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