Balache Baap Brahmachari

Balache Baap Brahmachari

Year: 1989

Runtime: 120 mins

Language: Marathi

Director: Girish Ghanekar

Two bachelors find an abandoned baby boy outside their house. They have no other option than to take care of him.

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1

Foundations of a bachelor household and a secret marriage

Vilas Varaatkar, Sarang Acharya, and Dinesh Patil live as three bachelors sharing a home. Dinesh is secretly married to Kamal and has abandoned her and their newborn son, keeping the truth from his friends. Kamal endures dowry-related misery at her brother-in-law's house.

2

An overseas training and a planned match for Dinesh

Dinesh's factory employer, Babasaheb Kirtikar, decides to send him for four months of training in Hong Kong and Singapore. Babasaheb also arranges a possible marriage for Dinesh with his daughter Priya. The trip becomes a cover for Dinesh to maintain his bachelor image while his secret past with Kamal remains hidden.

Before training abroad Kirtikar's factory
3

Vilas finds love with Shyamala

Vilas meets Shyamala when she buys a washing machine and a TV from his electronics store. The budding romance faces initial scrutiny from Shyamala's father, a collector who resents change. Their relationship begins to grow despite the resistance.

Early in story Vilas's electronics store
4

Sarang discovers Meenakshi and falls in love

Sarang delivers books for his moving library to Meenakshi and the two quickly fall in love. Like Vilas, Sarang must overcome social and familial obstacles to pursue the romance. They support each other through the early days of their affection.

Early in story Meenakshi's home
5

Fathers block the couples' happiness

Meenakshi's yoga-obsessed father Bapusaheb Aasankar and Shyamala's collector father K. C. Tavdaane become the main obstacles to the couples' happiness. Vilas and Sarang resolve to persevere and win their approval with each other's help. The lovers' plans hinge on gaining a favorable blessing from the fathers.

Early to mid romance Various homes in town
6

Kamal flees abuse with her child

Kamal endures abuse from her brother-in-law's wife until she escapes with her son. She travels to Dinesh's town seeking safety and support. The upheaval plants the seed for Murphy's arrival at Vilas and Sarang's doorstep.

During Dinesh's absence Kamal's brother-in-law's house / Dinesh's town
7

Murphy is dropped at Vilas and Sarang's doorstep

Kamal, fleeing danger, abandons her son on Vilas and Sarang's doorstep to escape a rapist auto-rickshaw driver. The two bachelors, though inexperienced, cradle the infant and name him Murphy. The child changes the dynamic of their household and responsibilities.

After Kamal's arrival with the baby Vilas and Sarang's house
8

Kamal becomes Murphy's governess to stay close

To stay near her son, Kamal asks Vilas and Sarang to appoint her as Murphy's governess. She stays in their home and forms a makeshift family with the bachelors and the child. The trio's empathy deepens as they navigate parenting together.

While Kamal remains in town Vilas and Sarang's house
9

Dinesh returns and announces his engagement

Dinesh completes his training and returns to India, inviting Vilas and Sarang to Priya's engagement ceremony. Kamal is horrified to learn that Dinesh plans to marry Priya, which threatens her position with Murphy. The homefront becomes tense as long-hidden secrets threaten the present.

After training Dinesh's town / home
10

Priya accuses Kamal of theft; misperception grows

During the engagement events, Priya accuses Kamal of stealing her and Dinesh's photographs, leading to a fierce misunderstanding. Vilas and Sarang suspect Kamal, straining their trust with her. The accusation sets the stage for Kamal's truth to surface.

Engagement phase Engagement venue
11

Kamal's confession and revelation of truth

Kamal reveals that she is Murphy's biological mother and that Dinesh is her husband and their childhood friend. The revelation shocks Vilas and Sarang, exposing Dinesh's deception. They resolve to confront the situation and seek justice for Kamal and Murphy.

At the moment of confession Vilas and Sarang's home
12

Alliance to stand with Kamal and Murphy

Shyamala, Meenakshi, and the two bachelors commit to supporting Kamal and Murphy against Dinesh. They plan to address the deceit and protect the family, reinforcing their own bonds in the process. The group forms a united front to rectify the situation.

Post confession Neighborhood / homes
13

Climax: confronting Dinesh and seeking justice

The group confronts Dinesh about his lies and the past he hid from Kamal and their friends. They demand accountability and a fair outcome for Kamal and Murphy. The confrontation marks the turning point toward healing and restoring family ties.

Climax Dinesh's town / engagement venue
14

Resolution and renewed family bonds

The truth brings Kamal and Murphy closer, and Vilas, Sarang, Shyamala, and Meenakshi reaffirm their friendships and romances. Dinesh faces consequences for his deceit, while Kamal's role as Murphy's mother is recognized. The movie closes on a hopeful note for the improvised family.

Ending

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