Amar Prem

Amar Prem

Year: 1972

Runtime: 143 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Shakti Samanta

DramaRomance

After her husband deserts her, a rural woman is compelled to turn to prostitution in Kolkata, where she develops a complex, unnamed bond with a wealthy patron and a protective friendship with an abused neighborhood boy, navigating hardship and resilience amid the city’s bleak underworld.

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Timeline – Amar Prem (1972)

Trace every key event in Amar Prem (1972) 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

Pushpa is expelled from her home

Pushpa's husband and his new wife force her to leave the house after she refuses to leave voluntarily. Her husband beats her and throws her out, demonstrating her displacement and rejection. She initially seeks help from her mother, but her mother disowns her, deepening her vulnerability.

2

Pushpa attempts suicide and is sold to a brothel

Desperate and broken, Pushpa tries to take her own life. Soon after, her village-uncle Nepal Babu sells her to a brothel in Calcutta, marking her entry into a life of hardship. Her circumstances depict her tragic downfall following her social rejection.

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3

Anand Babu notices Pushpa's singing talent

During her audition at the brothel, Anand Babu, a lonely businessman seeking love, is attracted by her singing. He begins to visit her regularly, establishing a deep emotional connection as love starts to blossom between them.

4

Introduction of Nandu, the lonely boy from Pushpa’s village

A widowed man and his family, also from Pushpa’s village, move in nearby. Their son Nandu suffers from neglect at home, as his father is busy working and his stepmother is indifferent. Nandu starts interacting with Pushpa, who treats him like her own son.

5

Pushpa starts caring for Nandu

Noticing Nandu’s mistreatment at home, Pushpa begins to treat him like her own child, offering him love and care. Nandu reciprocates her affection, seeing her as a maternal figure, and befriends Anand Babu, who quickly becomes fond of him.

6

Pushpa turns Anand Babu away due to family interference

Pushpa’s brother-in-law arrives and demands that she stop visiting Anand Babu. Reluctantly, Pushpa obeys and prevents Anand Babu from seeing her. This separation deepens Anand Babu’s realization of his love for Pushpa.

7

Anand Babu helps Nandu’s medical treatment secretly

When Nandu falls ill and requires expensive treatment, Pushpa asks Anand Babu for help. He secretly pays for Nandu’s treatment, emphasizing their unspoken bond and the idea that some relationships transcend names. This act of kindness reveals his true feelings.

8

Nandu’s father discovers Pushpa’s kindness

The doctor reveals to Nandu’s father that Pushpa paid for his medical treatment. Touched, Nandu’s father thanks her and gifts her a sari, acknowledging her as a true family member despite her social status. Pushpa gratefully accepts this gesture.

9

Nandu plants a jasmine sapling and promises to take care of it

Before Nandu and his family move back to the village, Nandu plants a night-flowering jasmine at Pushpa’s home, symbolizing hope and their bond. He vows to always care for the plant, mirroring his love for Pushpa.

10

Years pass; Nandu becomes a government engineer

Time jumps forward, and Nandu grows up to become a government engineer. He is posted in the same town, and his childhood connection to Pushpa remains a significant part of his life. Meanwhile, Pushpa is working as a mistreated maidservant.

11

Reunion of Anand Babu and Pushpa

Anand Babu, having stopped his destructive habits and separated from his wife, reunites with Pushpa and they rekindle their relationship. They remember their past and express happiness to be together once again, feeling peaceful and loved.

12

Nandu’s search for Pushpa

Nandu, now grown, searches for Pushpa but initially fails to find her despite inquiries in the neighborhood. He remains determined, reflecting his enduring love and longing for his maternal figure.

13

Nandu’s son falls ill and they meet the doctor

Nandu’s son becomes sick, prompting them to visit the doctor. During their visit, Anand Babu, now aware of Pushpa’s situation, learns more about her life and reconnects with her after many years.

14

Nandu and Anand Babu meet Pushpa again

Both men come together at the doctor’s clinic and discover Pushpa was being ill-treated. They stand by her and show their affection, ultimately facilitating her reunion with Nandu, who treats her as his mother once more.

15

Pushpa is reunited with Nandu

In a heartfelt ending, Nandu takes Pushpa home, symbolically reuniting their mother-son bond. Anand Babu witnesses the reunion tearfully, feeling happiness and closure for their long-separated relationships.

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