Bandh Darwaza

Bandh Darwaza

Year: 1990

Runtime: 145 mins

Language: Hindi

Directors: Shyam Ramsay, Tulsi Ramsay

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Thakurain Lajjo, unable to conceive, turns to maid Mahua and demon Nevla, who promises a child if a daughter is given to him. She bears Kamya and refuses. Mahua poisons Lajjo, kidnaps Kamya and hands her to Nevla, but Thakur Singh saves her and traps demon in a cavern. Years later, Kamya, obsessed with Kumar, seeks to revive Nevla to win his love.

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Trace every key event in Bandh Darwaza (1990) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Nevla's Domain at Kali Pahari

The film opens in the ruins of Kali Pahari where Nevla, a Dracula-like vampire, sleeps in a coffin by day and hunts villagers by night. He feeds on humans and craves a steady supply of young women to seduce and corrupt. Nevla is supported by a ragtag cadre of servants who lure victims to Kali Pahari.

Day Kali Pahari
2

Luring the Victims

From the shadows, Nevla's henchmen and the priestly conspirators lure innocent villagers to Kali Pahari for his nightly feasts. The gang acts as muscle and steering hand so Nevla can move freely without suspicion. The looming threat to nearby villages is established.

Night Kali Pahari
3

Mahua's Double Life

Mahua serves as a maid in Thakur Pratap's household, but her ties to Kali Pahari alarm the Thakur when he catches her with Baku. He warns her she will be fired if seen with the gang again. Yet Mahua remains bound to Nevla's scheme, tasked with sourcing a new maiden.

Evening Thakur Pratap's Estate
4

Kamya, Sapna, and the Birthday

Sapna, Kamya, and Kumar attend Kamya's birthday party, where Kumar's growing affection for Sapna stirs jealousy in Kamya. Kamya taunts Sapna, souring the festive mood and hinting at deeper motives. The encounter foreshadows the darker forces at work around Kali Pahari.

Evening Kamya's Birthday Party
5

The Strange Woman and the Book

On the way home, Sapna encounters a mysterious Kali Pahari-linked woman who demands the drop-off book and sits in Sapna's car. Separately, Kamya discovers the same book at Kumar's trail and realizes she can manipulate him through witchcraft. A road accident involving the stranger leads the trio toward Nevla's altar.

Night Road near Sapna's Home / Kali Pahari Altar
6

Kamya Learns Witchcraft and Joins Nevla's Gang

The stranger is taken to a ritual site where a priest uses black magic to heal Kamya's injuries, signaling the power of Nevla's influence. Kamya agrees to join Nevla's gang, embracing the path of Kali Pahari to gain control over Kumар. Her allegiance marks a turning point in the struggle.

Night Kali Pahari / Ritual Site
7

Kamya's Mind Control at the Graveyard

Under Kamya's manipulation, Kumar is lured to a graveyard where she attempts to ensnare him with witchcraft. Anand and Sapna arrive and manage to rescue Kumar, exposing Kamya's treachery. They report the betrayal to the Thakur, escalating the stakes for everyone involved.

Night Graveyard
8

Kamya's Ritual Trap and Nevla's Return

Kamya is invited to Kali Pahari for a late-night ritual to revive Nevla after years of slumber. Nevla recognizes Kamya, bites her, and she becomes his sex slave, forever trapped behind the bandh darwaza. The ritual solidifies Nevla's control over Kamya.

Night Kali Pahari
9

Rescue Mission and Kamya's Abduction

Kumar, Anand, and Sapna enter Kali Pahari to recover Kamya and find her barely conscious in a glass coffin within the catacombs. The place fills with smoke as Nevla and his henchmen close in, and Nevla abducts Kamya before the rescue can be completed. The event underscores Kamya's precarious fate.

Night Kali Pahari Catacombs
10

Truth About Kamya

The Thakur learns the truth about Kamya's birth and the bargain behind it, a revelation hinted at by Mahua's glee. Enraged, he executes Mahua to sever Nevla's manipulation, while vowing to protect Kamya and end Nevla's threat. The revelation reframes the mission with renewed resolve.

Night Thakur's Estate
11

Nevla’s Attacks on Bhanu and Sapna

Nevla intensifies his assault, biting Bhanu and pursuing Sapna through the Thakur's domain. Kumar and Anand fight to shield Sapna while the townspeople grow increasingly terrified of Nevla's power. The chase drives the heroes toward a climactic plan to end Nevla once and for all.

Night Thakur's Home
12

The Final Rescue and Kamya's Death

Kumar, Sapna, and the Thakur re-enter Kali Pahari to recover Kamya, engaging the gang and Nevla in a brutal battle. They wound Nevla but cannot kill him, and Kamya is killed when spikes pierce her body during the struggle. The loss deepens the resolve to finish Nevla for good.

Night Kali Pahari Catacombs
13

The Achilles Heel and Nevla's Demise

The tantrik reveals Nevla's Achilles heel: his soul is trapped in a statue, and sunlight is his weakness. The trio devises a two-phase plan to lure Nevla into the open and burn the statue with the townsfolk's aid. The statue catches fire, Nevla bursts into flames, and Kali Pahari's darkness finally ends as Nevla is destroyed.

Night to Day Kali Pahari / Town Square

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