Deshwasi (1991)
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.
Director: Rajiv Goswami
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 145 min
Release Date: April 4, 1991
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Cinematography: Manmohan Singh
Editing: Rajiv Goswami
Production: VIP Films Combine
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi
More Films by Director: Rajiv Goswami
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Deshwasi stars Tom Alter, Mahesh Bhatt, Poonam Dhillon, Rajiv Goswami, Bharat Kapoor, Kamini Kaushal.
- How long is Deshwasi?
- Deshwasi has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Deshwasi?
- Deshwasi is a Action, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Deshwasi produced?
- Deshwasi was produced in India.