Anita

Anita

Year: 1967

Runtime: 143 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Raj Khosla

MysteryHorrorRomanceDrama

Anita is a weird girl, who either loses her memory or pretends to not remember.

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Timeline – Anita (1967)

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1

Neeraj and Anita fall in love despite opposition

Neeraj and Anita fall deeply in love and dream of marrying. Anita's wealthy father, Mr. Bihari Lal, rejects the match because Neeraj does not come from their class. The couple remains hopeful but faces a social barrier.

Anita's home
2

First attempt at civil marriage

Anita agrees to marry Neeraj by civil marriage; they head to court. Her father interrupts and warns against signing, threatening consequences. He insists Anita should marry Anil Sharma instead.

Court
3

Anita returns home with her father

After the court visit, Anita returns home with her father. He presses for the arranged match with Anil Sharma and rejects Neeraj. Anita tells Neeraj not to come back in her life.

Anita's home
4

A letter sows doubt

Neeraj receives a letter from Anita that raises suspicions about her fate. He resolves to uncover the truth behind the rumors and her supposed death. His determination marks the start of his solo investigation.

Neeraj's home
5

The supposed suicide site

Neeraj visits the exact place where Anita was believed to have committed suicide and finds inconsistencies. His suspicions of foul play grow as he questions the circumstances surrounding her death. The mystery deepens, urging him to search further.

Suicide site
6

Vacation revelation: Maya, the saffron-clad sadhvi

While on a vacation, Neeraj spots Anita in the guise of a saffron-clad sadhvi named Maya. He learns that Maya Jogan, the sadhvi, had died twenty years earlier, complicating the mystery. This encounter deepens his confusion about Anita’s true identity.

Picnic ground
7

Another sighting on the train to Mumbai

During a train journey to Mumbai, Neeraj sees the same figure again, reinforcing the idea that he is chasing a past or a ghost. The double appearance of Anita/Maya erodes the line between reality and illusion. He remains determined to uncover the truth.

Train to Mumbai
8

Anita’s planned disclosure and the staged meeting

Anita writes to Neeraj to meet at a hotel so she can disclose the truth. To avoid police complications, she instead meets him at his house and then leads him to a secret building. The plan builds toward a final confrontation.

Neeraj's house / secret building
9

The secret building confrontation

Inside the secret building, Anil Sharma reveals that he killed his own lover, who was pregnant, and dumped her body in a river, making Anita’s death look like suicide. Neeraj confronts the extent of the plot and the real culprit is exposed.

Secret building
10

Police chase and Anil’s downfall

Police arrive and chase Anil; he is killed in an encounter, ending his threat. The truth behind Anita's death is finally laid bare, vindicating Neeraj’s suspicions. The couple can face the future more openly.

Secret building
11

Revelation about Maya/Jogan's history

Neeraj learns the full backstory: Maya Jogan, the saffron-clad sadhvi he encountered, died twenty years ago. This revelation ties the mysterious sightings to real past events surrounding Anita’s fate.

20 years ago Vacation locale / train / various
12

Neeraj and Anita are reunited

With the truth exposed, Neeraj and Anita reunite and share a heartfelt embrace. Their love survives the schemes of those who tried to keep them apart. The couple looks toward a future together.

Neeraj's home

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 11:02

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