Bees Saal Baad

Bees Saal Baad

Year: 1962

Runtime: 158 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Biren Nag

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After a Thakur rapes a village girl who then kills herself, her spirit begins killing his family—first the Thakur, then his son and brother. The Thakur’s grandson, Kumar Vijay Singh, returns from abroad to claim the estate. He hires detective Gopichand, falls for Radha, the doctor’s daughter, and is shocked when a man is found in his clothes, forcing him to decide whether to leave or stay and face death.

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1

Backstory in Chandanghat: rape, suicides and killings

Long ago in Chandanghat, a lustful Thakur rapes a young girl who kills herself in despair. Soon after, the Thakur is slain by what the locals call a vengeful spirit. The Thakur’s son dies in mysterious circumstances, apparently at the hands of the same force. The village comes to fear a cycle of violence that echoes through generations.

long ago Chandanghat village
2

Kumar arrives and locals warn about the spirit

Twenty years later, Kumar, the Thakur’s grandson, arrives in Chandanghat. Locals warn him that the spirit will kill him just as it did his ancestors. Despite the warnings, Kumar remains skeptical about the legends.

twenty years later Chandanghat village
3

First night: singing from the swamp

That first night, Kumar hears a haunting singing voice that locals attribute to the spirit, coming from the swamp. The eerie sound unsettles him and cements the legend around his presence in the village. The atmosphere is thick with fear and curiosity as moonlight glints over the swamp.

night 1 Swamp near Chandanghat
4

Kumar's coat goes missing; news of his death reaches Radha

On the following day, Kumar discovers his coat is missing, a strange disruption in the routine. News spreads that Kumar has been killed, and Radha—an inhabitant connected to elder Ramlal—receives word of his supposed death. Radha is skeptical and decides to find the truth herself.

day 2 Chandanghat village
5

Radha meets Kumar in the forest; he explains the mistaken death

Radha ventures into the forest and meets Kumar, who insists that he is not dead. He explains that a man wearing his coat was killed in the swamp beneath the same tree where his ancestors were killed. The killer mistook the coat and attacked the wrong person, tying the haunting to a single misused garment. The encounter deepens the mystery but also hints at a human element behind the fear.

immediately after day 2 Forest near Chandanghat; swamp nearby
6

Laxman reveals the real mechanism and the coat theft

Later that night, Laxman reveals the chain of events: the man killed under the tree was his sister's husband, killed in a ruse. Laxman had signaled from the rooftop with a lantern to guide the fugitive, who needed a coat. He had stolen Kumar's coat to equip the fugitive, allowing the 'spirit' to claim the wrong man. The revelation exposes a human plot behind the supernatural legend.

later that night Kumar's house terrace
7

Ramlal warns Radha and seals off the romance

Ramlal, Radha's uncle, forbids their meeting and cites the village's history of violence, saying Kumar is marked by the spirit. He insists the legend is real and dangerous, not to be trifled with. Radha walks away saddened by the elder's fearsome authority.

following nights Ramlal's house, Chandanghat
8

A plan to lure Kumar away from the village is set

To push Kumar out, Ramlal and Radha arrange a meeting near the swamp, hoping fear will drive him to leave. The aim is to sever the growing bond between Kumar and Radha by exploiting the legend's power. Radha hopes the plan will save them from danger.

days later near the swamp
9

Kumar goes to the swamp; the spirit strikes; he escapes

Kumar goes to the swamp as scheduled, and the 'spirit' makes a violent attempt to kill him. He fights for his life and narrowly escapes, realizing the danger is all too real. The incident confirms the threat is not mere superstition.

the attempt Swamp
10

Radha uncovers the masquerade: Ramlal is the culprit

Radha uncovers that the 'spirit' is a disguise worn by Ramlal, not a supernatural force. The uncle's motive is revenge for the past, using fear to target Kumar, the grandson of Thakur. This revelation shifts the danger from folklore to a human antagonist.

after the swamp incident Chandanghat village
11

Police intervene; Ramlal surrenders

Police arrive and persuade Ramlal to surrender, ending the masquerade of fear. The community breathes a sigh of relief as the real danger is brought to light.

aftermath of swamp incident Chandanghat village
12

Kumar and Radha find peace; end of tale

Kumar and Radha meet and decide to pursue a future together, sealing a hopeful ending after a long ordeal. The village's haunting legend gives way to a personal destiny built on trust rather than fear.

ending Chandanghat village

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 12:40

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