Anjaana Anjaani

Anjaana Anjaani

Year: 2010

Runtime: 151 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Siddharth Anand

ComedyRomanceDrama

Akash and Kiara, both downcast after repeated failures in their careers and love lives, decide that the only way out is to end it on a bridge. At the moment they leap, they discover each other on the same structure, forcing an unlikely meeting between two strangers that sets the stage for an unforeseen bond.

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1

Introduction of Kiara and Akash in the US

Kiara lives in San Francisco and Akash in New York City, both leading separate lives but facing personal struggles. Akash, an investment banker, invests in a failing company using a large loan, hoping for a market rebound to increase the stock price. Their lives are set on a tragic collision course as their personal crises unfold.

United States
2

Akash's risky investment and its fallout

Akash takes out a $12 million loan to invest in a defunct company, but the stock market crashes, rendering his investment worthless. His partners discover the true loan amount, leading to accusations of deceit and betrayal. This causes a financial disaster for his investment banking firm.

Stock market and investment firm
3

Akash considers suicide after financial ruin

Overwhelmed by debt and disgrace, Akash decides to jump off the George Washington Bridge. During the same night, Kiara also plans to kill herself after discovering her fiancé Kunal's infidelity. Their suicides are interrupted by coastguards, thwarting their plans.

Night of the initial attempt George Washington Bridge
4

Failed suicide attempts and hospital recovery

Both Akash and Kiara survive their suicide attempts – Akash gets hit by a car, and Kiara falls and breaks her neck. They are hospitalized and start forming a bond over their shared pain and recent failures, realizing their lives still have meaning.

Hospital
5

Revelation of financial troubles

Akash's friend Deven informs him that their investment firm is being liquidated to recover the loans, and Akash's home has been seized by the bank. He is reminded of the upcoming loan settlement meeting on December 30th, which could determine his future.

Early December Hospital room
6

Kiara and Akash plan their final act

Both escape their confinement and agree to help each other end their lives, attempting multiple times with various methods. Despite repeated failures, they realize they might still have something meaningful to accomplish, deciding to postpone death to December 31.

Late December Hospital and nearby
7

Fulfilling personal desires before death

In the remaining days, Kiara helps Akash explore a romantic connection, including helping him find a date and fulfilling his wish to swim in the Atlantic. During their sea adventure, Kiara falls overboard, and Akash rescues her, intensifying their bond.

Mid December Atlantic Ocean
8

Kiara's depression and attempt to heal

Back from sea, Kiara becomes depressed and drinks bleach, leading to hospitalization. Akash, secretly in love with her, tries to support her, while they share happy moments in Las Vegas, rekindling their connection but also revealing Kiara’s lingering feelings for her ex-fiancé.

Late December Hospital and Las Vegas
9

Unreciprocated love and new beginnings

Kiara chooses to reunite with her ex-fiancé Kunal, leaving Akash heartbroken. He decides to return to India and start anew, attending the loan meeting on December 30th and reconciling with friends and family, symbolizing a fresh start.

December 30th India
10

New hope and declaration of love

On New Year’s Eve, Kiara realizes she loves Akash. Kunal drops her off at the airport to meet him. She arrives alone but finds Akash. They head to the sea, where Akash proposes with a message in a bottle, and she accepts, reaffirming their love.

December 31 Beach and sea
11

Rescue and wedding

Akash and Kiara are rescued by coastguards just as they are about to drown. Two years later, they marry and have a son, symbolizing their journey from despair to happiness and new beginnings.

Two years after their rescue After rescue, wedding venue

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