Deshwasi (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film
Released in 1991, Deshwasi is an action, drama and crime film directed by Rajiv Goswami, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Deshwasi stars Tom Alter, Mahesh Bhatt as Collector, Poonam Dhillon as Raksha / Raju Guide and Rajiv Goswami as Shakti S. Singh, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deshwasi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deshwasi tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deshwasi (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deshwasi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Deshwasi?
- Deshwasi stars Tom Alter, Mahesh Bhatt, Poonam Dhillon, Rajiv Goswami and Bharat Kapoor.
- When was Deshwasi released?
- Deshwasi was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.