Waaris (transl. Heir) is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Ravindra Peepat. It stars Smita Patil, Raj Babbar, Amrita Singh, Raj Kiran in lead roles. The film was adapted from the Punjabi novel Kaara — Hatthi by Sohan Singh Hans (as credited in the film). Audience had a mainstream story with some Masala quality entertainment. Hindi film actress Rekha dubbed the lines for late actress Smita Patil who died before the film's release. Patil won the Best Actress trophy at the 2nd Star & Style-Lux Awards.