''Heer Ranjha'' is a 1992 Indian

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-language film directed by

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and starring

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, Anupam Kher,

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. It was released on 7 August 1992. The film is based on the legend of

Heer Ranjha ''Heer Ranjha'' (or ''Heer and Ranjha'') ( pnb, , ਹੀਰ ਰਾਂਝਾ ) is one of several popular tragic romances of Punjab, other important ones being "Sohni Mahiwal", "Mirza Sahiban" and " Sassi Punnhun". There are several poetic na ...

, the

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''Heer'' by Punjabi poet

Waris Shah Waris Shah ( pa, ; ; 1722–1798) was a Punjabi Sufi poet of the Chishti order, known for his contribution to Punjabi literature. He is primarily known as the author of ''Heer Ranjha'' . Background Waris Shah was born in Jandiala Sher Kh ...

, written in 1766.

Cast

as Dido / Ranjha *

as Heer *

as Chochak Chaudhary * Anupam Kher as Kaedo *

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as Kazi *

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as Sultan *

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as Baba *

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as Mrs. Chochak Chaudhary *

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as Zaida *

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as Sethe (Zaida's Sister) *

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as Ludan *

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as Sage *

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as Mauju Chaudhary

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and lyrics for all songs were penned by

Anand Bakshi Anand Bakshi (21 July 1930 – 30 March 2002) was an Indian poet and lyricist. He was nominated for the Filmfare award for Best lyricist a total of 40 times, resulting in 4 wins. Early life Anand Bakshi (Bakshi Anand Prakash Vaid) was born ...

Reception

Audience really liked the movie. Kundan Pandey gave it 3 stars.

References

External links

* 1992 films 1990s Hindi-language films Heer Ranjha Films based on Indian folklore Films directed by Harmesh Malhotra Indian romance films Films scored by Laxmikant–Pyarelal Hindi-language romance films {{1990s-Hindi-film-stub Films based on poems