Deshwasi
Synopsis
Unhappy with India's independence from the British, Raja Shamsher Singh and his goons, initially attempt to put their candidate, Shishupal, up for elections. But when opposed by Sangram Singh, they have him killed, and blame Pratap Singh. Sangram's wife, Bharati, rebels, becomes a bandit, and sends her son, Shakti, to Bombay so that he can study and return back to Ramgarh to oppose the tyrannical Shamsher, and have Pratap killed. Years later Shakti does return back but Bharati does not know that he has an hidden agenda - which does not include seeking vengeance from Pratap or Shamsher.
Top Cast
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Tom Alter
Mahesh Bhatt
Collector
Poonam Dhillon
Raksha / Raju Guide
Rajiv Goswami
Shakti S. Singh
Bharat Kapoor
Swami Satyanand
Kamini Kaushal
Mrs. Singh
Anupam Kher
Raja Shamsher Singh
Manoj Kumar
Sangram Singh
Mandakini
Maryada Shivpal Singh
Hema Malini
Hema Malini
Suresh Oberoi
Pratap Singh
Om Shivpuri
Thakur Shivpal Singh
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rajiv Goswami
- Screenplay & Story
- Suraj Sanim
- Original Score
- Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar, Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma
- Original Title
- Deshwasi
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- VIP Films Combine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rajiv Goswami
Suraj Sanim
Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar, Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma
Manmohan Singh
Rajiv Goswami
Rajiv Goswami
Department Leadership Roster
Manmohan Singh
Director of Photography
Suraj Sanim
Writer
Rajiv Goswami
Editor
Rajiv Goswami
Director
Rajiv Goswami
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deshwasi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deshwasi about?
Unhappy with India's independence from the British, Raja Shamsher Singh and his goons, initially attempt to put their candidate, Shishupal, up for elections. But when opposed by Sangram Singh, they have him killed, and blame Pratap Singh. Sangram's wife, Bharati, rebels, becomes a bandit, and sends her son, Shakti, to Bombay so that he can study and return back to Ramgarh to oppose the tyrannical Shamsher, and have Pratap killed. Years later Shakti does return back but Bharati does not know that he has an hidden agenda - which does not include seeking vengeance from Pratap or Shamsher.
Who directed Deshwasi?
Deshwasi was directed by Rajiv Goswami.
Who stars in Deshwasi?
The principal cast of Deshwasi includes Tom Alter, Mahesh Bhatt, Poonam Dhillon, Rajiv Goswami, Bharat Kapoor.
When was Deshwasi released and how long is it?
Deshwasi was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Deshwasi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deshwasi was composed by Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar, Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma.