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Hindi CINEMA · 1954
Waris
वारिस
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Overview
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.
A closer look
Waris (1954) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Nitin Bose. The cast includes Talat Mahmood, Suraiya, Nadira, Jagdish Sethi. Runtime: 122 minutes.
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Waris FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Waris?
Waris is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Waris?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1954. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Waris?
The listed director is Nitin Bose.
Who is in the cast of Waris?
The available cast credits include Talat Mahmood, Suraiya, Nadira, Jagdish Sethi, Lala Yaqoob. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Waris?
The recorded runtime is 122 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Waris?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Waris?
The original title in our source data is वारिस. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
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.
