Waris (film) explained

Waris
Director:Ramanna
Producer:Vasu Menon
Story:T. N. Balu
Starring:Jeetendra
Hema Malini
Prem Chopra
Mehmood
Aruna Irani
Music:R. D. Burman
Cinematography:M. A. Rahman
Editing:M. S. Mani
Based On:Naan (1967)
Studio:Vasu Studios
Runtime:158 minutes
Country:India
Language:Hindi

Waris is a 1969 Indian Hindi-language film, produced by Vasu Menon and directed by Ramanna.[1] The film stars Jeetendra, Hema Malini with music composed by R. D. Burman.[2] It is a remake of the Tamil film Naan (1967).[3]

Plot

The film begins in a royal dynasty where its heir Prince Ram Kumar quits owing to his father Raja Raghunath's high-handedness and low regard for the penniless. After 20 years, ailing, Raja Saab entrusts to fetch Ram Kumar to a committee holding Birbal, Thakurain, and James equipping the proofs and dies. Raja Saab also aspires to wedlock his Diwan‘s daughter Geeta to Ram Kumar who rears his little kid Munni. Surprisingly, 3 Ram Kumaras arrive when Kumar-2 gains the affection of Munni and the heart of Geeta. After a while, Kumar-1 is unwrapped as Murthy, son of Rukmani the foster of Kumar and he is captivated by him. Moreover, Murthy is a member of a netherworld chaired by a monster. Kumar-2 is Ravi, sibling of Kumar’s beau Komal and Kumar-3 is CBI officer Rajan assigned to find the fact.

Being cognizant of Rukmani's whereabouts the committee gives a call to her when crafty Murthy falsifies by showing endanger to Kumar and makes her affirm him as the real heir. Now, the remaining two seek time to prove their righteousness and unite. On Kumar’s birthday, Murthy intrigues to knock out Ravi & Rajan who assume Rajan is dead. Following this, Ravi is on the verge of breaking Murthy's ruse, but the arrival of Komal makes him expelled. Today, the committee declares Murthy as the successor and gearing up to hand over the testament.

Currently, Ravi & Rajan free Kumar who is startled to know about Rukmani. Afterward, discerns the reality and divulges the facts to her. Then, she brings the truth to the limelight which is denied, and necks them out. Eventually, Murthy again seizes Kumar with Rukmani and ploys to knit Geeta. Anyhow, Ravi & Rajan bars it and flees with Geeta and the testament. To acquire it, Murthy extorts Komal by jeopardizing Kumar. So, she silently snatches and surrenders it when Murthy betrays her by latching to her. Ravi shields them and ceases the gang. Next, Rajan unveils the nefarious shade of Murthy when he absconds with the treasure. At last, Rukmani sacrifices her life while guarding Kumar and kills Murthy. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriages of Ravi & Geeta and Ram Kumar & Komal.

Cast

Reception

The film was well received by the audience.

Mehmood and Aruna Irani had made a successful comedy team in Aulad (1968), produced a year earlier. Their next pairing was Waris and the audience's appreciation helped in their working together in several films. Mehmood won the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for this movie.[4]

Soundtrack

Waris
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:R.D. Burman
Released:[5]
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Label:Saregama India
Producer:R.D. Burman
Prev Title:Pyar Ka Mausam
Prev Year:1969
Next Title:Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Next Year:1970

The film's score was composed by Rahul Dev Burman and lyrics were penned by Rajendra Krishan. It had playback by Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi.[6] [7] A popular number was the parody song, "Chahe Koi Mujhe Bhoot Kaho" where Burman mixed a medley of numbers from different films like Junglee (1961), Brahmachari (1968) and An Evening In Paris (1967).[8] All Shanker JaikIshen compositions.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rakita Nanda. PREM NAAM HAI MERA PREM CHOPRA. 28 October 2014. 19 March 2014. Rupa Publications. 978-81-291-3349-6. 40–.
  2. Web site: Waris. Alan Goble. 28 October 2014.
  3. News: Nenante Nene (1968) . Narasimham . M. L. . 2019-02-22 . The Hindu . 2019-03-01 . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  4. Book: Sanjit Narwekar. Eena Meena Deeka: The Story of Hindi Film Comedy. 28 October 2014. 12 December 2012. Rupa Publications. 978-81-291-2625-2. 151–.
  5. Web site: 8 November 2023 . Waris . Spotify.
  6. Web site: Waris 1969. MySwar. 28 October 2014.
  7. Web site: Waris 1969. Raaga.com. 27 October 2014.
  8. Book: Anirudha Bhattacharjee Balaji Vittal. R. D. Burman: The Man, The Music. 9 October 2014. 21 July 2012. HarperCollins Publishers. 978-93-5029-236-5. 61–.