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Hindi CINEMA · 1991
Deshwasi
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Overview
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.
A closer look
Deshwasi (1991) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Action, Crime, Drama. Directed by Rajiv Goswami. The cast includes Tom Alter, Mahesh Bhatt, Poonam Dhillon, Rajiv Goswami. Runtime: 145 minutes.
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Deshwasi FAQs
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What is the original language of Deshwasi?
Deshwasi is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Deshwasi?
Our source metadata lists 4 April 1991. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Deshwasi?
The listed director is Rajiv Goswami.
Who is in the cast of Deshwasi?
The available cast credits include Tom Alter, Mahesh Bhatt, Poonam Dhillon, Rajiv Goswami, Bharat Kapoor. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Deshwasi?
The recorded runtime is 145 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Deshwasi?
The source lists these genres: Action, Crime, Drama.
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.
