Waaris (1988): Cast & Plot
Waaris is a 1988 drama directed by Ravindra Peepat, starring Smita Patil as Paramjit, Navneet Nishan and Amrish Puri. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 30m (150 min)
- Director
- Ravindra Peepat
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Waaris About?
The premise of Waaris without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A multi‑millionaire’s unfair division of his estate sparks a bitter family feud. One son murders his father and ends up in prison. Years later, the grandson is slain by the other son’s children during a land‑grab dispute. The widow, determined to safeguard the inheritance, remarries in hopes of securing an heir.
Waaris Cast & Characters
Smita Patil leads the cast as Paramjit, with Navneet Nishan and Amrish Puri. Directed by Ravindra Peepat; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ravindra Peepat
- Smita Patil as Paramjit
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Navneet Nishan - Amrish Puri
- Raj Babbar
Also Starring in Waaris
· 1 moreMore from Ravindra Peepat
More films directed by Ravindra Peepat: Aao Pyaar Karen and Waaris.
Waaris Plot Summary
What happens in Waaris from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kishan Singh, a wealthy widower, drafts a will that lays out a stark division of his ancestral property: equal shares for his two sons, Gajjan and Dulla, while Shravan, Gajjan’s son, is designated to inherit the farm. This arrangement sows immediate bitterness in Dulla, who, enraged at not receiving everything for his own sons, confronts his father. The confrontation spirals into tragedy when Kishan is murdered. Dulla is captured and jailed, and his sons are left in the care of Gajjan, setting up a generational rift that will haunt everyone involved.
Full summary
The whole story of Waaris, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Waaris?
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 acclaimed actress plays Paro (Paramjit) in the film?
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Waaris FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Waaris, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Waaris?
Waaris runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
When was Waaris released?
Waaris was released on May 6, 1988.
Who directed Waaris?
Waaris was directed by Ravindra Peepat.
More films by Ravindra Peepat Who is in the cast of Waaris?
Waaris stars Smita Patil as Paramjit, Navneet Nishan and Amrish Puri, among 5 credited actors.
Does Waaris have a post-credit scene?
No. Waaris has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Waaris in?
The original language of Waaris is Hindi.
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