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Vardi (1989): Cast & Plot

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Vardi is a 1989 action film directed by Umesh Mehra, starring Jackie Shroff as Jai / Anil Verma, Sunny Deol and Kader Khan. It runs 2 hours 44 minutes.

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Vardi (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 44m (164 min)
Director
Umesh Mehra
Genre
Action
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Vardi About?

The premise of Vardi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Inspector Verma arrests criminal Lalchand, who retaliates by kidnapping Verma’s son and claiming to have killed him. Havaldar Bhagwan Singh dies protecting Verma, and Verma adopts his son Ajay. Years later Ajay, inspector, joins Commissioner Verma to stop Lalchand’s terrorist scheme and to find Verma’s missing son, who is alive and involved in crime.

Vardi Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • police officer
  • police
  • arrest
  • gangster
  • adoptive father adopted son relationship
  • hero
  • police commissioner
  • adoption
  • child kidnapping
  • action hero
  • adopted son
  • kiss
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  • rain
  • lust
  • death of father
  • title spoken by character
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Cast & crew

Vardi Cast & Characters

Jackie Shroff leads the cast as Jai / Anil Verma, with Sunny Deol as Inspector Ajay Kumar Singh and Kader Khan as Lalchand / Balkishan. Directed by Umesh Mehra; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Umesh Mehra

More films directed by Umesh Mehra: International Khiladi, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Sabse Bada Khiladi and Yaar Gaddar.

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Plot

Vardi Plot Summary

What happens in Vardi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Vardi, meaning “Uniform,” is a sprawling tale of duty and revenge centered on a young police officer, Ajay Kumar Singh, whose unwavering commitment to justice drives him through a web of crime and personal loss.

Full summary

The whole story of Vardi, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Vardi?

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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What is the meaning of the movie's title, 'Vardi'?

Details

Vardi Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Vardi (1989)” and “Полицейская форма”.

Also known as
  • Vardi (1989)
  • Полицейская форма

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Vardi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Vardi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Vardi?

Vardi runs 2 hours 44 minutes (164 minutes).

When was Vardi released?

Vardi was released on January 6, 1989.

Who directed Vardi?

Vardi was directed by Umesh Mehra.

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Who is in the cast of Vardi?

Vardi stars Jackie Shroff as Jai / Anil Verma, Sunny Deol as Inspector Ajay Kumar Singh and Kader Khan as Lalchand / Balkishan, among 11 credited actors.

Does Vardi have a post-credit scene?

No. Vardi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Vardi in?

The original language of Vardi is Hindi.

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