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Badshahi Angti (2014) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2014 · 109 mins · Bengali, Bangla
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Directed by
Sandip Ray
Starring
Paran Banerjee, Abir Chatterjee, Dipankar Dey, Pradip Mukherjee, Rajatabha Dutta, Sourav Das

During their Puja vacation in Lucknow, Feluda and his cousin Topshe accompany Topshe’s father to visit a friend, Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal. A valuable ring, known as the 'Ring of Aurangzeb,' is targeted by a thief, leaving Dr. Shrivastav fearful. He entrusts the ring to Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal for safekeeping, but it soon disappears. Feluda and Topshe begin an investigation, encountering the eccentric Mr. Bonobihari Sarkar, who keeps a collection of dangerous animals in his home.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (12)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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12 events in order · contains spoilers

Badshahi Angti Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Badshahi Angti (2014) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Lucknow arrival and setup

    Feluda and Topshe arrive in Lucknow with Topshe's father to spend the Puja vacation. They reach the house of Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal, a friend of Topshe's father, where the mystery will soon unfold. The stage is set for a case centered on the Emperor's Ring.

    Where
    Lucknow – house of Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal
  2. Dr Shrivastav warns about ring theft

    Dr. Shrivastav visits Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal and explains that last night a thief attempted to steal the Ring of Aurangzeb, given to him by Pyarilaal Seth. He asks Sanyal to keep the ring safe at his home, heightening the perceived danger around the artifact. The ring's security becomes a pressing matter for everyone involved.

    Where
    Lucknow – Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal's house
  3. Ring goes missing

    The Ring of Aurangzeb disappears from Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal's home. The theft hints at a planned crime and raises the stakes for Feluda and Topshe. With the ring missing, the investigation moves from suspicion to pursuit.

    Where
    Lucknow – Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal's house
  4. Feluda and Topshe begin investigation

    Feluda and Topshe begin their private investigation, questioning locals and examining possible leads. The missing ring becomes the central mystery driving their sleuthing. They piece together clues that point toward a wider conspiracy.

    Where
    Lucknow
  5. Bonobihari Sarkar and Mahabir enter the case

    In the neighbourhood, Feluda meets Bonobihari Sarkar, a man who keeps a menagerie of dangerous creatures. He also encounters Mahabir, Pyarilal Seth's son and a film actor who suspects foul play in his father's death. These encounters broaden the circle of potential suspects and raise the stakes.

    Where
    Lucknow neighbourhood
  6. Journey to Lakshman Jhula Temple, Haridwar

    The group travels toward Lakshman Jhula Temple in Haridwar to follow a lead connected to the ring. The journey shifts the setting from Lucknow to a sacred site, intensifying the mystery around the artifact.

    Where
    Lakshman Jhula Temple, Haridwar
  7. Ganga reveal: ring in Feluda's matchbox

    Near the banks of the Ganga at Haridwar, Feluda lights his cigar and Topshe notices a gleaming object inside Feluda's matchbox. Topshe suspects the gleam might be the Emperor's Ring, confirming the ring's presence. The discovery raises questions about who possesses the ring and how.

    Where
    Banks of the Ganga, Haridwar
  8. Group splits; Feluda and Topshe with Bonobiharibabu

    The next day they reach Lakshman Jhula and the group splits into two. Feluda and Topshe decide to accompany Bonobiharibabu to continue the search. The new arrangement broadens the investigation and introduces new dynamics.

    Where
    Lakshman Jhula, Haridwar
  9. Ganesh Guho in disguise and trap setup

    The driver of their car, Ganesh Guho, is revealed to be Bonobiharibabu's servant in Punjabi disguise. His deception helps set the trap around Feluda and Topshe. The turn adds a layer of danger and intrigue to the case.

    Where
    Haridwar – Lakshman Jhula vicinity
  10. Feluda and Topshe trapped in a log house

    Feluda and Topshe are lured into a log house about 1.5 miles from Lakshman Jhula. Bonobiharibabu's plan reaches a critical point as the trap closes in around them. The danger escalates as they confront the conspiracy up close.

    Where
    Log house near Lakshman Jhula, Haridwar
  11. Revelation: Bonobihari babu is culprit

    Feluda pieces together the clues and exposes Bonobihari babu as the culprit and Pyarilaal Seth's murderer. The mastermind's motive and method are laid bare as the truth comes to light. The ring's significance is clarified in the context of the crime.

    Where
    Log house near Lakshman Jhula, Haridwar
  12. Ending: Topshe wakes to see Feluda with Badshahi Angti

    In the final moment, Topshe regains consciousness and glimpses Feluda wearing the Badshahi Angti. The case is resolved and the ring is secured once more. The Puja mystery concludes with justice served.

    Where
    Ending scene (unspecified location)

Last updated: October 09, 2025 at 16:05

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Timeline questions answered

Badshahi Angti Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Badshahi Angti (2014): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Dr. Shrivastav ask Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal to keep the Ring of Aurangzeb safe?

Dr. Shrivastav was afraid after a thief attempted to steal the Ring of Aurangzeb the previous night. Since Pyarilaal Seth had given him the ring, he needed a secure place to keep it. He trusted Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal, a friend of Topshe's father, to safeguard the valuable artifact.

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  • dr shrivastav
  • dhirendra kumar sanyal
  • theft
  • pyarilaal seth
Q2

How did the Ring of Aurangzeb disappear from Sanyal's house?

Bonobihari Sarkar was the mastermind behind the theft. He had his servant Ganesh Guho infiltrate the household under a Punjabi disguise to steal the ring while it was kept at Sanyal's home, setting the stage for the entire mystery.

  • ring theft
  • missing ring
  • bonobihari sarkar
  • ganesh guho
  • lucknow
Q3

Why does Bonobihari Sarkar keep dangerous animals in his home?

Bonobihari Sarkar uses his exotic collection of dangerous creatures, including crocodiles, tigers, hyenas, and poisonous snakes, as both a intimidation tactic and a cover for his criminal activities. This eccentric hobby makes him appear harmless while he operates as a thief and murderer.

  • bonobihari sarkar
  • dangerous animals
  • crocodile
  • tiger
  • hyena
Q4

How did Feluda get the Ring of Aurangzeb in his matchbox?

Feluda had already solved the case by the time they reached Haridwar. He had recovered the ring from Bonobihari Sarkar and kept it in his matchbox to protect it. When Topshe noticed the glint while Feluda was lighting a cigar, he finally realized Feluda had been holding the ring all along.

Foreshadowing: Earlier in Lucknow, Feluda's investigation already pointed toward Bonobihari as the culprit.

  • feluda
  • badshahi angti
  • ring
  • matchbox
  • haridwar
  • topshe
Q5

Who is Ganesh Guho and why was he in Punjabi disguise?

Ganesh Guho was Bonobihari Sarkar's loyal servant who posed as a Punjabi driver to get close to Feluda and Topshe. His disguise was part of Bonobihari's plan to trap the detectives and prevent them from solving the case.

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  • punjabi disguise
  • driver
  • bonobihari sarkar
  • trap
Q6

How did Feluda expose Bonobihari Sarkar as the culprit?

Feluda pieced together clues throughout his investigation, the missing ring, Bonobihari's suspicious behavior, and his collection of dangerous animals. At the log house, Feluda revealed how Bonobihari had orchestrated the theft through Ganesh Guho and set the trap to silence potential witnesses.

Foreshadowing: Feluda's meetings with Bonobihari in Lucknow revealed inconsistencies in his story.

  • feluda
  • bonobihari sarkar
  • culprit
  • revelation
  • log house
  • investigation
Q7

What was Bonobihari Sarkar's motive for killing Pyarilaal Seth?

Bonobihari wanted to steal the valuable Ring of Aurangzeb (Badshahi Angti) for himself. Pyarilaal Seth was the original owner of the ring, and Bonobihari murdered him to take possession of the priceless artifact, then orchestrated the elaborate theft attempt to recover it after it passed to Dr. Shrivastav.

Foreshadowing: Mahabir, Pyarilaal's son, mentioned he believed foul play was involved in his father's death.

  • pyarilaal seth
  • murder
  • motive
  • ring of aurangzeb
  • bonobihari sarkar
  • mahabir
Q8

Why did Mahabir believe his father's death was not natural?

Mahabir, a film actor and son of late Pyarilaal Seth, suspected murder because he knew his father possessed the valuable Ring of Aurangzeb. His instinct that someone killed Pyarilaal Seth for the ring proved correct when Bonobihari Sarkar was exposed as the murderer.

  • mahabir
  • pyarilaal seth
  • foul play
  • death
  • film actor
Q9

What was the trap set for Feluda and Topshe at Lakshman Jhula?

Bonobihari Sarkar lured Feluda and Topshe to a remote log house 1.5 miles from Lakshman Jhula, intending to trap them there. His servant Ganesh Guho, posing as a Punjabi driver, drove them to the location where Bonobihari's plan unfolded.

  • trap
  • log house
  • lakshman jhula
  • feluda
  • topshe
  • bonobihari sarkar
Q10

How did Feluda and Topshe escape from the log house?

Feluda had already deduced Bonobihari's identity and the truth behind the theft before arriving at the log house. During the confrontation, he revealed all the evidence exposing Bonobihari as the culprit and Pyarilaal Seth's murderer, turning the trap into a capture.

  • escape
  • log house
  • feluda
  • topshe
  • bonobihari
  • confrontation

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