Waris(1954)
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Waris 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.
Waris (1954) is a drama film directed by Nitin Bose, released on January 1, 1954 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Talat Mahmood, Suraiya, Nadira and Jagdish Sethi. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Nitin Bose
- Writers:
- Hakim Ahmed Shuja
- Producers:
- Sohrab Modi
- Cinematographer:
- Aloke Dasgupta
- Production:
- Minerva Movietone
- Status:
- Released
Waris Cast & Crew
Main cast
Talat Mahmood
as Kunwar Singh
Suraiya
as Shobha
Nadira
as Kanta
Jagdish Sethi
as Rana Himmat Singh
- Lala Yaqoob
Lala Yaqoob
as Kailash
Achala Sachdev
as Mishrani
- Gulam Mohiuddin
Gulam Mohiuddin
as Munimji
- Anil Kishore
Anil Kishore
as Doctor
- Amrutlal
Amrutlal
as Manohar
- Sadat Ali
Sadat Ali
- Roopmala
Roopmala
- Mehelli Modi
Mehelli Modi
Key crew
Directed by Nitin Bose, written by Hakim Ahmed Shuja, produced by Sohrab Modi.
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Waris Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Waris – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Waris online?
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Who stars in Waris?
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The main cast of Waris (1954) includes Talat Mahmood, Suraiya, Nadira, Jagdish Sethi and Lala Yaqoob. The film was directed by Nitin Bose. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Waris released?
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Waris was released on January 1, 1954 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Waris worth watching?
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Waris (1954) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.