Waris
वारिस
Synopsis
An inheritance melodrama about Kunwar (Mahmood), the son of zamindar Himmat Singh (Sethi). Kunmar marries Shobha (Suraiya) and is disinherited, forcing him to join the army during WW2. When he is reported missing and presumed dead, a repentant Rana invites Shobha to stay with him. However, it is Kanta (Nadira), a young woman betrayed by Rana's villainous secretary Kailash (Yakub), who arrives at the house and his mistaken for Shobha. Masquerading as Shobha, who lives nearby in absolute poverty, Kanta moves in, causing a moral dilemma and generating suspense since she could be caught at any moment.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nitin Bose
- Screenplay & Story
- Hakim Ahmed Shuja
- Original Score
- Anil Biswas
- Original Title
- वारिस
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Minerva Movietone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nitin Bose
Hakim Ahmed Shuja
Anil Biswas
Aloke Dasgupta, Nitin Bose
Sohrab Modi
Department Leadership Roster
Nitin Bose
Director
Sohrab Modi
Producer
Hakim Ahmed Shuja
Writer
Aloke Dasgupta
Director of Photography
Nitin Bose
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waris
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What is Waris about?
An inheritance melodrama about Kunwar (Mahmood), the son of zamindar Himmat Singh (Sethi). Kunmar marries Shobha (Suraiya) and is disinherited, forcing him to join the army during WW2. When he is reported missing and presumed dead, a repentant Rana invites Shobha to stay with him. However, it is Kanta (Nadira), a young woman betrayed by Rana's villainous secretary Kailash (Yakub), who arrives at the house and his mistaken for Shobha. Masquerading as Shobha, who lives nearby in absolute poverty, Kanta moves in, causing a moral dilemma and generating suspense since she could be caught at any moment.
Who directed Waris?
Waris was directed by Nitin Bose.
Who stars in Waris?
The principal cast of Waris includes Talat Mahmood, Suraiya, Nadira, Jagdish Sethi, Lala Yaqoob.
When was Waris released and how long is it?
Waris was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Waris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waris was composed by Anil Biswas.