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Selfie (2015) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2015 · 7 mins · English
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Directed by
Geoff Harmer
Starring
Stacy Hart

A woman is haunted by a strange figure in her Selfie photos.

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On this page (5)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (14)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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14 events in order · contains spoilers

Selfie Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Selfie (2015) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Vijay's US trip on hold as Falak Tak wrap is delayed

    Vijay Kumar plans to depart for the United States to be with his wife during the surrogate delivery, a move that delays filming of Falak Tak due to budget overruns. The climax still needs to be shot on an Indian Navy leased land, keeping the production in a rush to wrap up. The situation sets the stage for tension between the star, the production, and the licensing hurdle to come.

    When
    early stage
    Where
    Bhopal

  2. Illicit license fast-tracking begins

    A clerical slip causes Vijay's driving licence to go missing and a duplicate would take time to issue. Vijay's politician friend meets Om to speed the process, and Om agrees to issue the licence illicitly without Vijay even taking the test, but only if Vijay comes to the RTO in person as proof. The plan hinges on a discreet, behind-the-scenes workaround.

    When
    shortly after
    Where
    RTO, Bhopal

  3. Suraj Diwan's occult plot to suppress Vijay

    Suraj Diwan, Vijay's professional rival, schemes to suppress Vijay's ascent through occult means. He realises an unadvertised visit to the RTO might reveal his own plans, so Vijay agrees to proceed with caution in hopes of staying under the radar. The tension between the rivals begins to escalate behind the scenes.

    When
    early
    Where
    Not specified

  4. Misinformation leaks and public backlash

    Local corporator Vimla Tiwari feeds a reporter misinformation that Vijay has been driving without a licence. The story spreads and damages Vijay's reputation. Vijay publicly scolds Om for the leak, while Om accuses Vijay of arrogance for wanting a license outside normal procedures.

    When
    shortly after
    Where
    RTO vicinity

  5. Attack on Om deepens the feud

    Suraj's fandom community orchestrates a hit-and-run attack on Om, and a masked gang pelts Om's house, injuring Om's son. Om becomes convinced that Vijay's men were behind the assault, fueling the escalating conflict between the two families. The violence makes the licensing drama feel personal and dangerous.

    When
    after leak
    Where
    Om's home

  6. US trip cancelled; hospital rush

    Vijay reluctantly cancels his US trip at the producer's insistence. While rushing his ailing son to the hospital, he calls Om and threatens him, strengthening Om's conviction that Vijay is behind the attacks. The personal crisis intensifies the existing tensions.

    When
    during crisis
    Where
    en route to hospital

  7. Police inquiry and public protest

    In a police inquiry, Om and his wife Minty accuse Vijay, but Vijay is not charged as the evidence is inconclusive. Protests erupt outside Vijay's residence with media and fans watching the escalating dispute. The public dimension of the conflict amplifies the stakes for everyone involved.

    When
    later
    Where
    Vijay's residence

  8. Open test becomes a controlled Q&A under Om

    Vijay announces he will take the driving test under Om's supervision, with the event broadcast openly. The computer-based test is replaced by a direct question-and-answer session with Om for the cameras. Meanwhile, Suraj's involvement is discreetly recorded by a fellow actress who plans to share it with Vijay.

    When
    post-protest
    Where
    in front of media/RTO

  9. Learner's test passed under supervision

    Vijay passes the learner's test with Om overseeing the proceedings. The same period sees the recorded confession of Suraj slowly making its way toward Vijay, fueling anticipation about how it will be used.

    When
    during the learner's test
    Where
    RTO

  10. H test day: a decision overturned

    On the practical 'H' test day, Vijay completes the assessment smoothly but Om marks him for petty mistakes. A higher-up officer overrides Om's decision and passes Vijay, validating his effort in the eyes of the administration.

    When
    noon
    Where
    RTO

  11. Test postponed to align with Naina's surgery

    Om postpones the follow-up road test by two days, and the delay coincides with Naina's surgery. The postponement reflects the personal stakes intertwined with the licensing ordeal. The public attention shifts toward the family crisis and the upcoming surgery.

    When
    noon (two days before the surgery)
    Where
    RTO

  12. Vijay's dramatic vow and rescue of Om

    In a bold moment, Vijay announces he will forfeit driving forever and retire from acting if Om's power play continues to disrupt his life. Enraged, the fans turn on Om, but Vijay steps in to save him and the two men flee the scene. The declaration reframes the conflict as a personal battle for dignity.

    When
    immediate after
    Where
    streets around RTO

  13. Resolution begins: license in the gift box

    On the way home, Om reveals that Vijay's license was the one placed in the gift box earlier thrown by Vijay at the RTO. Vijay brings Om and his family to his house and chastises Suraj and Vimla for their mistakes, signaling a shift toward reconciliation. Tensions ease as misunderstandings start to clear.

    When
    soon after
    Where
    Vijay's house

  14. Public reconciliation and final departure

    Two days later, before leaving for the airport, Vijay speaks to the press about their reconciliation and confirms that he has received his driving licence. He then drives off toward the airport, signaling the end of the crisis and the return to normalcy for the star and his family.

    When
    two days later
    Where
    Vijay's residence; airport

Last updated: November 25, 2025 at 01:02

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Timeline questions answered

Selfie Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Selfie (2015): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Vijay's driving licence go missing from the RTO?

Vijay's driving licence went missing due to a clerical error that occurred during the transfer of records between RTO offices. When Vijay needed a duplicate licence, the standard process would have taken too long given his urgent film schedule, which is why his political ally arranged a discreet meeting with Om Prakash to speed up the process.

Foreshadowing: The missing licence is mentioned early when the film crew discovers the snag right before the crucial Navy-land shoot.

  • driving licence
  • Vijay Kumar
  • RTO
  • clerical error
  • duplicate licence
Q2

Why did Om Prakash agree to issue an illicit licence to Vijay?

Om Prakash agreed to issue the licence without Vijay taking the driving test because a political ally requested the favor. However, he set one condition: Vijay must come to the RTO in person if any inquiry arises, ensuring there was proof of Vijay's actual appearance should anyone question the legitimacy of the licence.

Foreshadowing: This condition later becomes significant when the public controversy erupts.

  • Om Prakash
  • illicit licence
  • RTO
  • political ally
  • favour
Q3

Why did Vijay publicly confront and scold Om at the RTO?

Vijay publicly scolded Om after false news spread that he had been driving without a licence, thanks to corporator Vimla Tiwari feeding misinformation to a reporter. Vijay believed Om had leaked the story and confronted him in front of his son and colleagues, damaging Om's reputation and triggering the deeper feud between them.

Foreshadowing: The confrontation marks the turning point where personal conflict overtakes the administrative issue.

  • Vijay Kumar
  • Om Prakash
  • public confrontation
  • Vimla Tiwari
  • misinformation
Q4

Who was really behind the attack on Om's son?

The attack on Om's son was orchestrated by Suraj Diwan's fanbase, not Vijay's men. Suraj, Vijay's professional rival, had been scheming against Vijay through occult means and his supporters carried out the hit-and-run attempt and stone-pelting at Om's house. Om wrongly suspected Vijay's involvement, fueling the conflict.

Foreshadowing: Suraj's occult plot against Vijay is introduced early, establishing his antagonistic role.

  • Om's son
  • Suraj Diwan
  • attack
  • hit-and-run
  • fanbase
Q5

Why did Vijay cancel his US trip when Naina needed him?

Vijay reluctantly cancelled his US trip to be present for the birth of his baby because the producer insisted he finish filming first. The film "Falak Tak" had already run over budget, and the climactic shoot on Navy-leased land remained incomplete. Vijay's professional obligations kept him in India despite his personal priorities.

Foreshadowing: The tension between Vijay's career and family is established in the opening scenes.

  • Vijay US trip
  • Naina
  • Falak Tak
  • producer
  • film delay
Q6

What was Suraj Diwan's involvement in the conflict between Vijay and Om?

Suraj Diwan, Vijay's professional rival, was scheming to undermine Vijay's career through occult means. When the licence controversy erupted, Suraj's fanbase carried out violent attacks on Om's family. A fellow actress secretly recorded Suraj's confession, which eventually reached Vijay during the crisis, revealing Suraj's true role in orchestrating the violence.

Foreshadowing: Suraj's occult scheme is mentioned early as a parallel threat to Vijay's career.

  • Suraj Diwan
  • occult
  • rival
  • confession
  • violence
Q7

Why was Vijay failed on the practical H test despite driving well?

Vijay completed the H test with steady competence, but Om marked petty mistakes and deliberately failed him. A higher-up officer later overrode this decision, recognizing Vijay's overall skill and passing him. Om's bias was driven by the personal conflict and public feud that had developed between them.

Foreshadowing: Om's resentment builds after the public confrontation and attack on his family.

  • H test
  • Vijay
  • Om Prakash
  • driving test
  • failed
Q8

How was Vijay's missing licence finally found?

Vijay's licence was discovered inside a gift box that had been discarded at the RTO earlier. When Vijay had thrown the box in anger during an earlier confrontation, it was actually his licence inside. Om revealed this twist on the way home after the confrontation, finally explaining the source of the entire administrative mix-up.

Foreshadowing: The gift box is mentioned earlier but its significance is revealed only at the resolution.

  • licence
  • gift box
  • found
  • RTO
  • resolution
Q9

Why did Vijay announce he would quit acting and driving forever?

Vijay made this dramatic vow when Om continued to delay the road test, causing the controversy to spiral beyond control. Enraged fans threatened to lynch Om, and Vijay intervened to save him while making the declaration to defuse the situation and shift public perception in his favor.

Foreshadowing: This moment represents Vijay's lowest point and sets the stage for reconciliation.

  • Vijay
  • quit acting
  • driving
  • vow
  • public declaration
Q10

What caused the conflict between Vijay and Om to escalate so dramatically?

The conflict escalated through a chain of misunderstandings and external manipulations: Vimla Tiwari's false news story caused Vijay to publicly shame Om, Suraj Diwan's fanbase attacked Om's family making Vijay the prime suspect, and Om's son was bullied at school. Each event deepened suspicion between the two families until the truth about Suraj's involvement and the licence's location emerged.

Foreshadowing: Multiple subplots converge to compound the misunderstanding at each stage.

  • Vijay
  • Om
  • feud
  • escalation
  • misunderstanding
  • Suraj Diwan
  • Vimla Tiwari

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Why they belong together: These movies share a specific approach to building suspense through pacing and structure. The 'steady' pace is crucial, creating a different kind of tension than fast-paced thrillers, focused on procedural dread and the anxiety of a slowly escalating situation.

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