Baadshaho

Baadshaho

Year: 2017

Runtime: 136 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Milan Luthria

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With a state of emergency declared in India, Maharani Gitanjali faces the loss of her privy purse and fears for the last treasure chest of gold. To recover the stolen treasure, she enlists her loyal lieutenant, Bhawani, to orchestrate a daring heist. The mission is fraught with risk, and the team must overcome numerous obstacles to succeed in their audacious plan.

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1

Royal wealth conflict begins (1971)

In 1971, Rajasthan's Maharani Gitanjali faces government pressure to surrender royal wealth. The nationalization plan targets the riches of royal families, which her ancestors allegedly refused to hand over. This creates the core tension that drives later events.

1971 Rajasthan, India
2

Sanjeev plots revenge against Gitanjali

Sanjeev Gandhi, snubbed by Gitanjali in 1973, plans retaliation against her. He enlists Colonel Rudra Pratap Singh to confiscate her gold and imprison her to weaken her standing. The scheme is set in motion by political influence.

1973 New Delhi / government circles
3

Gitanjali imprisoned; gold seized

Rudra Pratap Singh imprisons Gitanjali and forcibly takes possession of her gold. The move anchors the central conflict and motivates the rescue mission. The confrontation marks the start of a bold plan to reclaim the wealth.

1973 Rajasthan prison
4

Transport to Delhi: the cash safe truck

Rudra assigns Seher Singh and Somesh to transport the confiscated gold to Delhi for safekeeping. A custom-made truck with a powerful safe becomes the crucial instrument of the heist. Tension rises as the convoy heads toward the capital.

1973-1974 Delhi, India
5

Sanjana eavesdrops on the plan

Gitanjali's aide Sanjana is sent to eavesdrop on Rudra's discussions. She gains insight into the plan, creating an opening for the rescue team. The spy elements foreshadow the upcoming reversal.

1973 On the road/meeting location
6

Gitanjali formulates a rescue plan

Gitanjali explains her motives to retrieve the gold and fund her people. She enlists Bhavani Singh, plus Daliya, Guruji, and Sanjana to execute the mission. She hopes to secure her freedom and protect the villagers.

1973 Prison / meeting place
7

Bhavani's team joins the mission

Bhavani Singh takes up the plan and assembles Daliya, Guruji, and Sanjana. They vow to recover the gold and return it to Gitanjali. The team prepares for a dangerous confrontation with the escorting guards.

1973 Rajasthan countryside
8

Tagging along: the chase to Delhi

Bhavani's team trails the gold-laden truck as it moves toward Delhi. The pursuit intensifies as Rudra's forces press to intercept. The game of cat-and-mouse escalates quickly.

1973-1974 Highways from Rajasthan to Delhi
9

Hijack and control: Bhavani's ambush

The team corners Seher Singh and Somesh and takes control of the truck. They break the seal on the safe and gain access to the gold. The stakes rise as the convoy is seized.

1973-1974 On the road between Rajasthan and Delhi
10

The safe is opened; gold retrieved

Guruji uses his expertise to unlock the strong safe aboard the truck. The gold is recovered by Bhavani's team and readied to return to Gitanjali. Tension peaks as authorities close in.

1973-1974 On the truck
11

Pursuit by Rudra and authorities

Rudra Pratap Singh mobilizes army and police to chase the hijacked truck. He seeks Durjan's help to block Bhavani's crew, but the team uses wit and strategy to outmaneuver them. The chase enters desert-like terrain.

1974-1975 Roads/Desert outskirts
12

Revelation: Gitanjali's manipulation exposed

After the confrontation, Bhavani reveals he knew of Gitanjali's manipulation and that Seher was her aide. He explains that the plan had been to distribute gold among the poor, not just to enrich the royal family.

1974-1975 Desert camp
13

Aftermath: Bhavani's escape with the villagers' share

The war ends and Bhavani's team escapes with the gold, which they distribute among the starving villagers. Gitanjali realizes she is alone in the desert with little chance of survival. Bhavani and his team vanish into the landscape.

1974-1975 Desert

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 13:04

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