Aaina

Aaina

Year: 1993

Runtime: 143 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Deepak Sareen

DramaRomance

Roma (Amrita Singh) abandons her husband Ravi (Jackie Shroff) at the altar to chase greater ambitions. Her sister Reema (Juhi Chawla), who has loved Ravi secretly all her life, steps in to protect the family. The newlyweds begin building a life together until Roma returns, intent on reclaiming what she believes Reema has taken from her.

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Timeline – Aaina (1993)

Trace every key event in Aaina (1993) 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

Family setup and hidden love

Rajnesh Mathur is a wealthy businessman who has two daughters, Roma and Reema. Roma is ambitious and assertive, often used to getting her way, while Reema is reserved and self-effacing. Reema secretly falls in love with Ravi Saxena, a successful author she meets at a bookstore.

Mathur residence
2

Ravi meets Roma at art gallery

At an art gallery, Ravi is immediately attracted to Roma. Their flirtatious exchanges hint at a budding romance. The spark sets the course for later events.

art gallery
3

Ravi proposes to Roma

Ravi proposes marriage to Roma after a series of affectionate encounters. The Mathur family is pleased, hoping the match will bring happiness to the household. Roma accepts and preparations for the engagement begin.

private moment / home
4

Reema's secret love and support

Unaware of Reema's feelings, Ravi focuses on Roma, while Reema quietly supports the engagement. She suppresses her own love and stands by Roma. The tension within the family begins to simmer.

Mathur residence
5

Roma's modeling career begins; tension grows

Roma begins receiving modeling offers and pursues a public career. Ravi disapproves of the glamour and attention her modelling attracts. Yet Roma continues in secret, creating distance between them.

studios / shoots
6

Eve of wedding: Roma leaves with a film offer

On the eve of the wedding, Roma receives a film offer and abruptly leaves, leaving behind a letter. The shock reverberates through the family, and Ravi's faith in the engagement falters. The crisis fractures the planned union.

eve of wedding Mathur residence
7

Ravi proposes to Reema; marriage as friends

Shocked by Roma's departure, Ravi proposes to Reema, recognizing her loyalty and steadiness. They marry, beginning their life as friends, with a fraught but hopeful path ahead. The family recalibrates around the new arrangement.

aftermath of Roma's departure home
8

Love grows between Ravi and Reema

Over time, Ravi and Reema's relationship blossoms into genuine love. Their bond strengthens through shared trials and quiet support. What starts as friendship deepens into a sincere emotional connection.

city / home
9

Roma returns and accusations

Roma unexpectedly returns and accuses Reema of betrayal, attempting to reclaim Ravi. She schemes to revive her relationship by any means, stirring up old emotions and testing loyalties. The family is pulled back into a crisis.

family home
10

Ravi distances himself; Reema isolated

Ravi grows distant, devoting himself to helping Roma recover, leaving Reema emotionally isolated. Roma escalates her advances, further straining the delicate balance of the household. The tension threatens the fragile peace they had built.

home
11

Confrontation and Reema's decision

During a tense confrontation, Reema demands clarity about Ravi's feelings. Ravi's quiet responses lead her to fear that he still harbors something for Roma, prompting her to consider leaving. The emotional stakes reach a breaking point.

home
12

Car journey and cottage reveal

On a tense car journey, Roma unexpectedly leaps out of the moving vehicle. Ravi then takes Reema to a secluded cottage to explain everything, turning the moment into a pivotal turning point. The trip begins the process of truth coming to light.

car / road to cottage
13

Cottage revelation: staged suicide

At the secluded cottage, Ravi reveals that Roma's suicide attempts were staged and that his affections for Reema are genuine. He emphasizes that true beauty lies within and reafirms his love for Reema. The confrontation shatters Roma's manipulation.

secluded cottage
14

Resolution and remarrying

Roma feels guilt, apologizes, and seeks reconciliation with Reema. The family forgives and begins healing, setting the stage for a hopeful future. The film ends with Ravi and Reema remarrying and Roma being welcomed back into the family by her father.

Mathur residence

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