Waaris

Waaris

Year: 1988

Runtime: 150 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Ravindra Peepat

Drama

A multi‑millionaire’s unfair division of his estate sparks a bitter family feud. One son murders his father and ends up in prison. Years later, the grandson is slain by the other son’s children during a land‑grab dispute. The widow, determined to safeguard the inheritance, remarries in hopes of securing an heir.

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Timeline – Waaris (1988)

Trace every key event in Waaris (1988) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Kishan writes a will dividing ancestral property

Kishan Singh prepares a will that splits the ancestral property between his two sons, Gajjan and Dulla, with Shravan (Gajjan's son) set to inherit the farm land. The will is meant to settle disputes after his death and hints at the coming family conflict.

before the murder Kishan's home
2

Dulla murders Kishan after a confrontation

Dulla confronts Kishan over the will; the argument turns violent and Dulla murders his father. The killing triggers his arrest and sends shockwaves through the family.

immediate after the confrontation Kishan's home
3

Dulla jailed; family left in Gajjan's hands

Dulla is apprehended by the police and jailed for Kishan's murder. With the patriarch gone, Kishan's sons are raised by Gajjan, deepening the family rift.

immediately after murder police/jail
4

Years later, Shravan marries Paro

Years later, Shravan meets Paramjit, known as Paro, and they marry. Their union promises stability for the family despite the past, offering a new beginning for the next generation.

years later
5

Dulla is released during the wedding

During Shravan and Paro's wedding, Dulla is released from prison and re-enters the family fold. He brings his old resentments with him and begins plotting to claim the land by any means.

during the wedding
6

Dulla schemes with his sons to claim the land

Dulla begins influencing his sons Thade and Dara, steering them toward a ruthless plan to secure the land. He exploits the family fracture and advances his own inheritance, setting the stage for violent conflict.

7

Shravan is killed in a village attack

An admirer posing as a poor villager stabs Shravan during a village visit as part of post-wedding commitments. Thade and Dara burn the attacker alive to hide their involvement, denying any link to Shravan's murder.

post-wedding poor village
8

Paro opposes forced marriage; suggests remarrying Gajjan

Paro fears Dulla's plan to marry Paro to Chhote to produce a new heir. She argues that a legitimate heir must come from a new marriage, and suggests Gajjan remarry, proposing Shibo as a potential wife.

9

Shibo marries Gajjan and bears a son

Shibo, loyal to Paro, agrees to marry Gajjan to secure Shravan's land. She bears Gajjan's son, creating a new heir and sparing Paro's estate from Dulla's grasp, while Paro treats the child as her own.

after the wedding Gajjan's home
10

Dulla's attack on the family to seize the baby

Dulla and his goons ambush Gajjan and murder him, then attack the house to kill Shibo's newborn son. Paro fights to protect the child and seeks help from Shibo, Binder, and the villagers.

after birth farm and house
11

Shibo and Binder rally allies to defend the child

Shibo and Binder rally the villagers to fight off Dulla's goons and defend the baby. Chhote is electrocuted while trying to snatch the infant, Thade is killed by villagers, and Dara dies amidst the chaos.

during the battle farm and village
12

Dulla confronts the child; Paro intervenes

A deranged Dulla raises his sword to finish the baby, but Paro intervenes and sacrifices herself to kill Dulla and save the child. She dies, asking forgiveness from Shibo and Binder as she passes.

final confrontation farm
13

Paro's sacrifice secures the future

Paro's dying wish entrusts Shibo and Binder with Caring for the baby and the ancestral land. With Paro gone, the family begins to rebuild around the new heir and her memory.

after the event farm

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Waaris (1988) Timeline Questions Answered – Chronology FAQ

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Q1

Why did Dulla kill his own father in the movie?

A.

Dulla murdered his father Kishan Singh because of a heated confrontation over the will. Kishan had divided his ancestral property equally between his two sons Gajjan and Dulla, but designated Shravan (Gajjan's son) to inherit the farm land. Dulla was furious that his own sons would not receive everything, considering himself the elder son entitled to the full inheritance. During the argument, the violence escalated and Dulla killed his father.

The will's unfair division (in Dulla's eyes) is revealed early, planting the seed for the murder.

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Q2

Why was Shravan killed in Waaris?

A.

Shravan was murdered as part of Dulla's scheme to reclaim the family land. After being released from prison, Dulla plotted with his sons Thade and Dara to seize the inheritance. They used a jealous admirer of Paro as an unwitting pawn to lure Shravan to a village, where he was stabbed during what appeared to be a poor villager's attack. To cover Dulla's involvement, Thade and Dara burned the attacker alive.

Dulla's return during the wedding with malicious intent sets the killing in motion.

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Q3

Why did Paro suggest Gajjan should remarry?

A.

Paro proposed that Gajjan remarry because Dulla wanted to marry her to his mentally challenged son Chhote, which would keep the land within Dulla's family line. Paro argued that a legitimate heir must come from a new marriage to protect Shravan's inherited land. By suggesting Gajjan remarry, Paro hoped to produce a new heir who would legally safeguard the family's property.

Dulla's insistence on marrying Paro to Chhote reveals his ultimate plan to control the inheritance.

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Q4

Why did Shibo agree to marry Gajjan?

A.

Shibo agreed to marry Gajjan primarily out of loyalty to Paro. Although she loved Binder, Shibo understood that marrying Gajjan was necessary to create a legitimate heir who could protect Shravan's land from Dulla's clutches. Her sacrifice ensured the family's ancestral property would remain secure and continue Shravan's lineage.

Paro's desperate plea for help and the threat from Dulla create the pressure that compels Shibo's decision.

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Q5

What happened to Dulla's sons in the film?

A.

Dulla's three sons all met violent deaths. Chhote (the mentally challenged son) was electrocuted while trying to snatch the baby during the attack on the family home. Thade was killed by villagers during the battle to defend the infant. Dara was accidentally shot and killed by his own father Dulla, who fired blindly into the chaos of the confrontation. With all his sons dead, Dulla became deranged.

The escalating violence and Dulla's ruthless determination set the stage for his sons' deaths.

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Q6

How does Paro die in Waaris?

A.

Paro sacrifices herself to save the baby in the final confrontation. After Dulla's sons are all dead and his heirs are wiped out, a deranged Dulla attacks the infant with his sword to claim the land he could not inherit. Paro intervenes and fights Dulla, killing him but suffering fatal injuries in the process. She dies asking Shibo and Binder to care for the child and protect the ancestral land.

Paro has protected the baby throughout the film, making her final sacrifice the culmination of her character arc.

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Q7

How does Dulla die in the movie?

A.

Dulla is killed by Paro in the film's climax. After murdering his own sons (Thade killed by villagers, Dara shot by Dulla himself), Dulla becomes unhinged and attempts to kill the infant to claim the land. Paro confronts him and kills Dulla in a struggle, though she also dies from her injuries. This ends the generational feud and ensures the baby's survival.

The buildup of Dulla's violence and loss of his heirs foreshadows this final confrontation.

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Q8

What caused the family feud in Waaris?

A.

The feud was sparked by Kishan Singh's will, which divided the ancestral property equally between his two sons Gajjan and Dulla, but designated Shravan (Gajjan's son) to inherit the farm land. Dulla's greed and refusal to accept this arrangement led him to murder his father, setting off a chain of violence that spanned generations. The fight for the land drove every subsequent tragedy in the film.

The will's reading at the beginning establishes the central conflict that drives the entire narrative.

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Q9

Does the baby survive in Waaris?

A.

Yes, the baby survives thanks to Paro's sacrifice. Shibo gives birth to Gajjan's son, creating a new heir to protect the land. When Dulla attacks to kill the child and seize the inheritance, Paro fights him off and kills Dulla, though she dies from her injuries. The film ends with Shibo and Binder accepting responsibility to raise the child and safeguard Shravan's legacy.

The creation of a new heir was Paro's primary goal throughout the second half of the film.

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Q10

Why was Dulla so obsessed with the inheritance?

A.

Dulla's obsession with the land stemmed from greed and his belief that as the elder son, he deserved the entire ancestral property. He could not accept sharing the inheritance with Gajjan, especially since Kishan designated Shravan to inherit the farm. This greed drove him to commit patricide, and even after serving jail time for murder, he returned still determined to claim every piece of land by any means necessary.

Dulla's immediate anger at the will's terms reveals his possessive nature from the start.

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