Baazigar

Baazigar

Year: 1993

Runtime: 181 mins

Language: Hindi

Directors: Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla, Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla

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Driven by a vendetta against a wealthy business magnate, a cunning young man woos the tycoon’s eldest daughter and murders her, then turns his charms toward the younger sister. As she falls for him, she gradually senses his hidden agenda and begins to question his true motives.

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Timeline – Baazigar (1993)

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1

Car race in Madras and the first deception

During a car race in Madras, Vicky Malhotra allows Chopra to win, earning his trust. Madan Chopra is impressed by Vicky's charm and begins to rely on him, unaware of his true motives. This encounter marks the opening move in Vicky's plan to get close to Chopra.

During a car race in Madras Madras
2

Priya's growing infatuation with Vicky

Chopra is impressed by Vicky's behavior and social grace. Priya gradually falls in love with him, unaware of his deception. The romance helps Vicky integrate into Chopra's circle.

Early stages of the plan
3

Reveal of Vicky's true identity

Vicky Malhotra is revealed to be Ajay Sharma, who has assumed a false identity to exact revenge on Chopra. This revelation explains his seemingly sincere charm as a calculated ploy. The motive behind his courtship becomes clear.

Mid-point / Revelation
4

Seema's secret relationship and fatal manipulation

Seema is secretly involved with Ajay. He manipulates her into writing a suicide note and pushes her off a building, staging her death as suicide. Chopra quickly closes the case to avoid scandal.

After the relationship is uncovered Building
5

Priya begins investigating with Inspector Karan Saxena

Priya becomes suspicious after Seema's death and teams up with Inspector Karan Saxena to investigate. They begin to dig into Chopra's past and possible motives. The investigation pulls them deeper into a web of betrayal.

After Seema's death Police Station
6

Ravi discovers a photograph

Ravi, Seema's friend, uncovers a photograph showing Seema with Ajay. Before Priya can view it, Ajay kills Ravi and makes him write a suicide note, framing him as Seema's murderer. The act showcases Ajay's ruthlessness early in the scheme.

Before Priya sees the photo Ravi's home
7

Chopra's past exposed in a flashback

In flashback, Chopra is shown working for Sharma; he embezzles funds and gets jailed. After release, he pretends to reform but betrays Sharma by taking over his business with power of attorney. Sharma’s family suffers: Sharma dies, Ajay’s sister dies, and their mother Shobna spirals into madness. This fuels Ajay's vow to destroy him.

Flashback (Past) Sharma's business / family home
8

Priya meets the real Vicky and grows suspicious

Back in the present, Priya meets the real Vicky Malhotra and begins to suspect Ajay's disguise. She senses inconsistencies and deepens her inquiry. The personal danger around her grows as Ajay's ruthlessness becomes evident.

Present, early investigation
9

Priya finds the locket and confronts Ajay

Priya discovers a locket containing photos of Ajay with Seema, confirming her suspicions. She confronts Ajay, who then reveals Chopra's theft of his family's wealth. Priya feels sympathy for Ajay despite his crimes, complicating her judgment.

Present Ajay's home
10

Chopra grants power of attorney to Ajay

Chopra, unaware of Ajay's full identity, grants him power of attorney. Ajay uses this authority to siphon off Chopra's company and further his revenge. The power shift triggers a direct confrontation between father and would-be usurper.

Present Chopra's home
11

Confrontation at Ajay's home and Shobna's moment of sanity

Chopra arrives with hired goons to confront Ajay at his home. A brutal fight ensues, with Chopra's men battering Ajay and Madan's voice reaching Shobna, causing her to regain her sanity amid the chaos. The clash underscores the personal vendetta playing out in the family home.

Present Ajay's home
12

Final duel and mutual deaths

Chopra fatally impales Ajay with a rod, but Ajay retaliates, fatally wounding Chopra. The two men die almost immediately, ending their long vendetta in a brutal stand-off.

Present Chopra's home
13

Ajay dies in his mother's arms; Priya and Karan witness

A wounded Ajay crawls back to his mother, promising her he has reclaimed everything. Priya and Inspector Karan Saxena watch as Ajay dies in Shobna's arms, finally at peace. The film closes on the cost of revenge and the end of the cycle of vengeance.

Present Shobna's arms

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