Aap Ki Kasam

Aap Ki Kasam

Year: 1974

Runtime: 153 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: J. Om Prakash

DramaRomance

Rajesh Khanna portrays a jealous husband whose trust shatters when his best friend Sanjeev Kumar enters his wife Mumtaz’s life. Despite her pleas of loyalty, he leaves her unaware she bears his child. He drifts into homelessness, while Mumtaz remarries to secure a home for their baby. Years later, a broken Rajesh arrives at his daughter’s wedding, finally confronting the truth.

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Timeline – Aap Ki Kasam (1974)

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1

Meet, misunderstandings cleared, and marriage

Kamal Bhatnagar and Sunita cross paths and initially misunderstand each other. The misunderstanding is cleared, and they fall in love. They decide to marry with the blessing of their families.

2

Early married life; house and job secured

Kamal begins his married life in comfort with Sunita. Mohan, a kind friend, helps him secure a house and a job. The couple settles into a stable routine with Mohan's support.

early in marriage
3

Sunita befriends Mohan to help him

Taking pity on Mohan's unhappy life, Sunita befriends him to help ease his situation. Mohan's cheerful nature stands in contrast to his wife's scheming, creating tension around their circle. Her gesture lays the groundwork for an uneasy alliance that will affect later events.

early in marriage Mohan's home
4

Growing jealousy and suspicion

Kamal's trust in Sunita begins to erode as he grows suspicious of her closeness to Mohan. He accuses her of infidelity and jealousy begins to wedge the couple apart. The bond between them weakens as tension escalates.

5

Confrontation at Mohan's party

During Mohan's party, Kamal spots Sunita with Mohan and erupts in anger. He questions Sunita and suspects an affair, leading to a painful confrontation. Heartbroken, Sunita leaves for her parents' house.

one evening Mohan's party
6

Family attempts to reconcile

Sunita's father comes to talk sense into Kamal, but Kamal refuses to listen. Sunita's mother urges compromise, but her father's stern stance blocks any reunion. The family remains divided, setting the stage for further conflict.

soon after Sunita's parents' home
7

Divorce notice and final separation

A divorce notice is sent to Kamal in an attempt to force him to come to terms with the separation. Kamal dismisses it as a bluff, and the divorce proceeds. Sunita is devastated by the break, and the emotional blow leads to her hospitalization.

later Sunita's parents' home
8

Sunita's heartache deepens

Sunita's heartbreak deepens and she is hospitalized. The separation takes a toll on her health as she battles the emotional pain. The strain of the broken relationship looms large over both families.

Sunita's hospital
9

Suresh's confession; Mohan's innocence

Kamal chases a man who jumps the fence between his property and Mohan's and learns from Suresh that he is having an affair with Mohan's wife. Suresh reveals Mohan's innocence, shattering Kamal's created narrative. Kamal resolves to set things right.

one evening Between Kamal's and Mohan's properties
10

Forgiveness and new truth

Repentant, Kamal asks Mohan for forgiveness, and Mohan graciously forgives him. Kamal then goes to Sunita's house to seek answers, only to be told that Sunita's father has remarried her, forcing her further into her new life. The revelation compounds his grief.

after reconciliation Mohan's home; Sunita's house
11

Years pass; Kamal becomes a beggar

Many years pass as Kamal becomes an old beggar, wandering the streets in solitude. He returns to his deserted house and faces hostility when mistaken for a thief. Mohan finds him and the two men begin to reconcile once more.

many years later streets; Kamal's old house
12

Sunita's letter arrives

Mohan delivers a letter from Sunita to Kamal, explaining that she was pregnant when she left and remarried for their daughter's sake. She asks him to come to their daughter's wedding and bless her.

later Kamal's old house
13

Daughter's wedding and Kamal's act of sacrifice

Kamal attends his daughter's wedding, buoyed by the letter's message. A fire breaks out in the hall; he heroically saves his daughter but is mortally wounded in the effort. The tragedy underscores the depth of his sacrifice.

evening wedding hall
14

The true father revealed; funeral ends the wedding

As Kamal lies dying, Sunita reveals to her daughter that Kamal is her true father. He blesses his granddaughter with his last breath, and the wedding ceremony fades into a funeral. The film closes on a somber note, honoring his selfless love.

immediately after the rescue wedding hall

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