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Barot House (2019) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2019 · 90 mins · Hindi
Echo score 78
Directed by
Bugs Bhargava
Starring
Amit Sadh, Manjari Fadnnis, Farida Patel Venkat, Aaryan Menghji, Aseem Hattangadi, Kiearra Soni

A string of disturbing and violent deaths shatters the Barot family and strains the bond between a father and his son. As the killings escalate, suspicion falls on various individuals, leading to a desperate search for answers. The truth, when revealed, plunges the family into even greater conflict, raising questions about its validity and the motives of those involved.

On this page (4)
  1. 1 Events in order (14)
  2. 2 Timeline questions answered
  3. 3 Movie threads
  4. 4 Every angle

14 events in order · contains spoilers

Barot House Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Barot House (2019) 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. Shreya disappears on Janmashtami

    On Janmashtami, Shreya disappears while playing hide and seek in the Barot neighbourhood. The Barot family and their neighbors search frantically, spreading fear through the quiet streets of Daman. The sudden disappearance sows the first seeds of mistrust and fear within the family and community.

    When
    Janmashtami
    Where
    Barot neighbourhood, Daman
  2. Shreya's body found in a graveyard

    The following day, Shreya's body is found in a graveyard, shattering the family's sense of safety. Investigators begin to scrutinize Amit's younger brother Ajay and their neighbor Anthony as primary suspects. The tragedy triggers a police investigation and intensifies community suspicion.

    When
    Following day
    Where
    Graveyard, Daman
  3. Investigation targets Ajay and Anthony

    With Shreya's death under investigation, Ajay and Anthony are publicly suspected of involvement. The Barot family endures mounting pressure as police probe alibis and relationships, clouding the atmosphere with fear and rumor.

    When
    Following Shreya's death
    Where
    Police investigation, Barot vicinity
  4. Second daughter's death shifts focus to Ajay

    Not long after, the second daughter dies, and the police shift suspicion toward Ajay once again. The double tragedy deepens Amit's protective instincts and Bhavana's emotional strain within the household. The family atmosphere becomes tenser as investigators press for answers.

    When
    Soon after Shreya's death
    Where
    Barot House / Police investigation
  5. Amit suspects Malhar after drowning incident

    Amid the grief, Amit and Bhavana grow emotionally exhausted, and Amit begins to suspect Malhar after a disturbing incident where Malhar tries to drown his baby sister Sneha during play, though Sneha is saved by Amit. The revelation widens mistrust and fractures their once quiet routine.

    When
    Soon after second daughter's death
    Where
    Barot House
  6. Malhar confesses to the drowning attempt

    During an intense confrontation, Malhar admits to the near drowning of Sneha when questioned by Amit. The admission confirms Amit's fears and further strains the father son relationship.

    When
    During confrontation
    Where
    Barot House
  7. Roshan is murdered; Amit confronts Malhar

    One day, Roshan, Anthony's son, is murdered. In a desperate bid to protect others, Amit attempts to hang Malhar, but the effort fails and Malhar remains alive. The dramatic moment blurs the line between protector and suspect in the family.

    When
    Day of Roshan's murder
    Where
    Barot House / neighbourhood
  8. Police question Amit; Malhar is blamed

    The police question Amit about Roshan's murder and he claims Malhar is the killer. Malhar accepts the accusation, further complicating the investigation and the family dynamics.

    When
    After Roshan's murder
    Where
    Police station
  9. Malhar enters the juvenile home

    Malhar voluntarily checks into the juvenile home, seeking safety amid mounting suspicion. A psychologist is brought in to evaluate him, and the process foreshadows the later revelations about his psyche.

    When
    Following Roshan's murder
    Where
    Juvenile home
  10. Psychologist notes scars; disturbing drawings emerge

    A psychologist questions Malhar and notes scars on his back. He draws a disturbing image of his father murdering the girls, then discards it and draws himself playing tabla. The CCTV view leads the psychologist to believe Amit might be the killer and that Malhar tried to save his father, suggesting a complex, possibly manipulative dynamic.

    When
    During evaluation
    Where
    Juvenile home
  11. Family secrets surface during investigation

    During questioning, it is revealed that Sophia suspects Bhavana and Anthony of having an affair, while Amit has long suspected Shreya and Shruti to be Anthony's daughters. These revelations deepen mistrust within the family and among neighbors as loyalties blur.

    When
    During investigation
    Where
    Police interrogation / home
  12. Amit arrested; Malhar released; tension escalates

    Amit is arrested and Malhar is released; Amit even tries to attack Malhar, but the police intervene. Bhavana refuses to believe Amit's guilt, clinging to the possibility of his innocence. The legal and familial tensions escalate toward a breaking point.

    When
    Soon after the revelations
    Where
    Police station / Barot House
  13. Sneha is thrown into the well

    A few days later, while Bhavana is upstairs, Malhar throws Sneha into the well and Bhavana witnesses it from above, screaming in horror. The brutal act confirms Malhar's capacity for violence and becomes a turning point in the case.

    When
    A few days after the arrest
    Where
    Barot House well
  14. Epilogue: new family and Malhar's fate

    In the epilogue, Amit is released from jail and Malhar is arrested again. Amit and Bhavana adopt three daughters named Shreya, Shruti and Sneha, and move out of the Barot House, never seeing Malhar again. The story implies Malhar has schizophrenia and was cunning enough to manipulate those around him, never revealing the motive behind the murders.

    When
    Epilogue
    Where
    Barot House / new home

Last updated: November 22, 2025 at 16:00

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Timeline questions answered

Barot House Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Barot House (2019): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why was Malhar suspected of being the killer in Barot House

Malhar became the prime suspect after he allegedly tried to drown his baby sister Sneha during play. When confronted by his father Amit, Malhar confessed to the drowning attempt. Later, when Roshan (Anthony's son) was murdered, Amit directly accused Malhar to the police, and Malhar himself did not deny the accusation, leading to his voluntary admission to a juvenile home.

Foreshadowing: The drowning incident earlier established Malhar's capacity for violence against family members.

  • malhar
  • suspect
  • killer
  • accusations
  • police
Q2

What did Malhar's drawings reveal during the psychological evaluation

When asked to draw by the psychologist, Malhar initially created a disturbing image showing his father Amit killing the girls while Malhar watched from a distance. He then discarded this drawing and revealed another of himself playing tabla. The psychologist interpreted these images as signs that Malhar worships his father and suggested Amit might actually be the true killer, with Malhar possibly trying to protect him.

Foreshadowing: The drawings emerged during the psychological evaluation after Malhar entered the juvenile home.

  • drawings
  • psychologist
  • evaluation
  • amit
  • reveal
Q3

Why did Malhar throw Sneha into the well in Barot House

Malhar threw his baby sister Sneha into the well while Bhavana was upstairs, and she witnessed the act in horror, screaming. This occurred weeks after Amit was arrested and Malhar was released from the juvenile home. The movie never explicitly explains Malhar's motive for this final act, leaving it ambiguous whether it was a result of mental illness, a pattern, of violence or something else entirely.

Foreshadowing: Earlier incidents of violence (the drowning attempt) established Malhar's dangerous behavior toward his siblings.

  • sneha
  • well
  • malhar
  • throw
  • violence
Q4

Why was Amit arrested in Barot House

Amit was arrested based on the psychologist's interpretation of Malhar's drawings, which suggested Amit might be the actual killer of his daughters Shreya and the second daughter. Additionally, family secrets surfaced during the investigation, including suspicions that Shreya and Shruti could be Anthony's daughters and concerns about an alleged affair between Bhavana and Anthony, creating further suspicion around Amit's motives.

Foreshadowing: The tension between Amit and his family members had been building throughout the investigation.

  • amit
  • arrested
  • police
  • psychologist
  • drawings
Q5

Who killed Shreya and the second daughter in Barot House

The movie never definitively reveals who killed Shreya or the second daughter. Initial suspicion fell on Amit's brother Ajay and neighbor Anthony. Later, the psychologist's interpretation of Malhar's drawings suggested Amit might be the true killer. The truth remains ambiguous, with the epilogue implying Malhar has schizophrenia and was cunning enough to manipulate perceptions while never stating his actual motive or confirming who committed the early murders.

Foreshadowing: The shifting accusations throughout the film kept the true killer's identity uncertain.

  • shreya
  • killer
  • murder
  • ajay
  • anthony
  • ambiguous
Q6

What family secrets were revealed during the investigation in Barot House

During the investigation, several damaging secrets surfaced. Sophia (Anthony's wife) suspected Bhavana and Anthony of having an affair. Meanwhile, Amit had long believed that Shreya and Shruti (his daughters) might actually be Anthony's children, not his. These revelations fueled mistrust within the family and between neighbors, contributing to Amit's arrest when the police considered possible motives.

Foreshadowing: These secrets had been brewing beneath the surface tension throughout the story.

  • secrets
  • affair
  • anthony
  • bhavana
  • shreya
  • shruti
Q7

What happened to Malhar at the end of Barot House

In the epilogue, Amit is released from jail while Malhar is arrested again, presumably for throwing Sneha into the well. The family adopts three daughters and renames them Shreya, Shruti, and Sneha, then moves away from the Barot House. They never see Malhar again. The movie implies Malhar may have schizophrenia and was manipulative enough to keep his silence about his true motives.

Foreshadowing: Malhar's final act of violence against Sneha led to his rearrest.

  • malhar
  • arrested
  • epilogue
  • schizophrenia
  • family
Q8

Why did Malhar try to drown Sneha in Barot House

Malhar attempted to drown his baby sister Sneha during what appeared to be play, though the exact motive is never clearly explained. When Amit confronted him, Malhar reluctantly confessed to the act. This incident was the first major red flag that led Amit to suspect his own son of being responsible for the murders, though the movie never provides a clear psychological explanation for this behavior.

Foreshadowing: This violent incident toward his sibling foreshadowed Malhar's later violent acts.

  • malhar
  • sneha
  • drown
  • confession
  • attempt
Q9

Why did Amit try to hang Malhar in Barot House

After Roshan (Anthony's son) was murdered, Amit attempted to hang Malhar in a desperate attempt to protect the remaining family members. Amit believed Malhar was the killer and felt he needed to eliminate the threat. However, Amit could not bring himself to complete the act, and Malhar survived. This dramatic moment highlighted Amit's extreme protectiveness versus his willingness to commit extreme violence.

Foreshadowing: The murder of Roshan escalated Amit's fear about Malhar's danger to the family.

  • amit
  • hang
  • malhar
  • protect
  • roshan
  • murder
Q10

What did the CCTV footage in Barot House reveal about the murders

The CCTV footage at the juvenile home captured Malhar's psychological evaluation sessions and his drawings. While the psychologist used this footage to form her theory about Amit being the killer, the actual footage never provides definitive proof of who committed the murders. The movie leaves the CCTV as another layer of ambiguity rather than a clear revelation of the truth.

Foreshadowing: The psychologist's observations were based partly on reviewing the CCTV footage.

  • cctv
  • footage
  • psychologist
  • evaluation
  • recordings

Movie threads

More Movies Like Barot House, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Barot House tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Thrillers about family collapse like Barot House

Stories where tragedy exposes deep cracks in family bonds. If you were gripped by the unraveling family dynamics in Barot House, explore other movies like it that focus on domestic tragedy. These similar thrillers and dramas feature families torn apart by secrets, grief, and suspicion, creating a heavy, emotionally charged viewing experience.

  • oppressive
  • grim
  • melancholic
  • suspenseful
  • tragic
  • paranoid
  • Tone: dark, melancholic, tense
  • Pacing: steady, deliberate
Why these movies?

The story pattern: These narratives typically begin with a family unit that appears stable, only to be shattered by an external tragedy or the revelation of a dark secret. The story then follows the members as they turn on each other, with suspicion and paranoia replacing trust. The journey is one of psychological descent, where the true enemy often lies within the family itself.

Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here based on their core focus on the disintegration of family bonds under the weight of trauma, betrayal, or psychological illness. They share a heavy emotional weight, a dark or bleak tone, and an exploration of how grief and suspicion can destroy the closest of relationships.

Mysteries with unreliable investigations like Barot House

Desperate searches for truth where reality becomes unreliable. Fans of the tense, ambiguous investigation in Barot House will find more movies like it here. These similar mystery thrillers feature protagonists grappling with grief and paranoia while searching for answers, leading to psychologically complex and unsettling narratives.

  • suspenseful
  • paranoid
  • disturbing
  • unsettling
  • oppressive
  • grim
  • Tone: dark, tense, ambiguous
  • Pacing: steady, suspenseful build
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative follows a character, often deeply affected by trauma, who is driven to uncover a painful truth. As the investigation progresses, their own mental state becomes a key factor, blurring the lines between objective reality and subjective perception. The plot escalates through a series of suspicions and revelations, culminating in an ending that may not provide clear answers, instead leaving the audience to ponder the nature of truth and motive.

Why they belong together: These films are connected by their core structure of a psychologically fraught investigation. They share a high-tension, steady pace that builds suspense, a dark and oppressive tone, and a narrative complexity that stems from questioning the reliability of the characters and the information they uncover.

Every angle

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