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Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni (1989): Cast & Plot

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Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni is a 1989 drama directed by Vimal Kumar, starring Kader Khan as Gangaram Verma, Shakti Kapoor and Govinda. It runs 2 hours 48 minutes.

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Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 48m (168 min)
Director
Vimal Kumar
Genre
Drama
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
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The story

What Is Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni About?

The premise of Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An ungrateful, greedy son throws his aged parents out of the house. Years later, he meets the same fate when his son decides to teach him a lesson.

Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni Themes & Keywords

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  • father son relationship
  • husband wife relationship
  • dysfunctional family
  • grandfather grandson relationship
  • greed
  • ingratitude
  • insensitivity
  • honesty
  • proverb in title
  • title spoken by character
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Cast & crew

Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni Cast & Characters

Kader Khan leads the cast as Gangaram Verma, with Shakti Kapoor as Vijay Verma and Govinda as Ravi Verma. Directed by Vimal Kumar; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Vimal Kumar

More films directed by Vimal Kumar: Rajaji and Dulaara.

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Plot

Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni Plot Summary

What happens in Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Gangaram Verma Kader Khan is a man of ideals and a government servant who hates bribes. He lives in his ancestral house with his wife and their son, Vijay Shakti Kapoor, a man whose hunger for wealth often puts him at odds with his father’s ethics. Vijay marries Sapna Shoma Anand, a wealthy young woman, and becomes ghar jamai, moving into Sapna’s family life. Sapna’s father-in-law, a builder, has his eye on Gangaram’s ancestral property, and he, along with Vijay and Sapna, begins to push Gangaram out of his own home. Yet despite the pressure, Gangaram and his wife raise their grandson Ravi Neil Nitin Mukesh with steadfast values, hoping to pass along the old-fashioned moral code to the next generation.

Full summary

The whole story of Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which veteran actor portrays Gangaram Verma, the idealistic government servant?

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Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni Also Known As

Also known as “Что посеешь, то и пожнёшь”.

Also known as
  • Что посеешь, то и пожнёшь

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FAQ

Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni?

Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni runs 2 hours 48 minutes (168 minutes).

When was Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni released?

Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni was released on June 2, 1989.

Who directed Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni?

Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni was directed by Vimal Kumar.

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Who is in the cast of Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni?

Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni stars Kader Khan as Gangaram Verma, Shakti Kapoor as Vijay Verma and Govinda as Ravi Verma, among 11 credited actors.

Does Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni have a post-credit scene?

No. Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni in?

The original language of Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni is Hindi.

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