Bewafaa

Bewafaa

Year: 2005

Runtime: 149 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Dharmesh Darshan

Drama

Anjali lives in Canada with her parents and keeps her romance with musician Raja a secret. After her sister dies giving birth to twins, Anjali sacrifices her love, marries the widower Aditja, and relocates to New Delhi to raise her sister’s children. Three years later, Raja’s concert tour brings him to Delhi, reigniting the passion between them.

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Timeline – Bewafaa (2005)

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1

Anjali's Quebec upbringing

Anjali is the younger daughter of a Canadian-born mother and an Indian father, growing up in Quebec. She shares a warm, loving bond with her parents and her elder sister Aarti, which anchors her sense of family. This close-knit upbringing sets the emotional tone for the choices she will face later.

childhood Quebec
2

First love with Raja

During her youth in Quebec, Anjali meets a budding musician named Raja and feels a strong attraction toward him. Their bond quickly grows into a secret romance, as she keeps it hidden from her parents who are unaware of Raja's uncertain career prospects. Aarti vows to help them win their parents' blessing.

youth Quebec
3

Aarti's marriage and twins

Aarti marries Aditya Sahani and becomes pregnant with twins, bringing joy to the family. Tragically, Aarti dies while giving birth, leaving Anjali to shoulder the family’s grief and new responsibilities. The loss reshapes the household and intensifies Anjali's sense of duty.

after Aarti's death
4

Parental arrangement and move to New Delhi

In mourning, Anjali's parents urge her to marry Aditya for stability. She chooses duty over romance, agreeing to become Aditya's wife and move with him and the newborn twins to New Delhi. The arranged marriage marks a new chapter, severing her direct path to Raja.

after Aarti's death New Delhi
5

Anjali's married life as sister-in-law and mother

Anjali settles into her role as wife, sister-in-law, and new mother in New Delhi, but the marriage feels passionless and strained. She carries the weight of her nieces' upbringing and fulfills her duties with quiet resolve. Despite her sacrifices, the bond with Aditya remains distant.

early years of marriage New Delhi
6

Raja returns as a celebrity

Raja resurfaces as a famous fusion singer and returns into Anjali's life, reviving old emotions. He tries to rekindle their relationship and asks for a chance to be with her again. Anjali is torn between honoring her marriage and the undeniable pull of their past romance.

rise to fame
7

Anjali's inner conflict

Spending more time with Raja rekindles memories, but Anjali cannot forget her husband and children who depend on her. She struggles to balance loyalty with desire, choosing to protect the stability of the family she has built. Raja's hope for a second chance clashes with her sense of responsibility.

present
8

Aditya uncovers the truth

Aditya returns from a business trip and immediately senses a change in Anjali. He enlists his flamboyant friends Dil and Pallavi Arora to help uncover what is happening between Anjali and Raja. The investigations reveal the long-hidden romance and the lingering feelings that threaten their fragile marriage.

upon return New Delhi
9

The choice is given

Confronting the truth, Aditya offers Anjali the freedom to choose between Raja and himself. He makes it clear that she should not stay out of obligation, but pursue happiness in a relationship she truly desires. The gesture acknowledges the complexity of their history and the pain it has caused.

confrontation moment New Delhi
10

Anjali chooses Aditya

Anjali ultimately chooses Aditya, recognizing that she has grown to love him and that her children and nieces rely on their family. Her decision marks a shift from romantic longing to a committed, family-centered future. Raja is heartbreakingly left to process the loss and find a new path.

after decision New Delhi
11

Raja's departure for a world tour

Raja accepts the outcome and departs for a world tour, seeking closure and new horizons. The departure signals the end of their romantic chapter, though the memory persists in Anjali's life. He leaves behind a sense of unfinished business but also respect for the life Anjali has chosen.

post-decision World tour
12

Family life continues in New Delhi

Back in New Delhi, Anjali remains a devoted mother and sister-in-law, balancing love, duty, and the quiet ache of what could have been. She maintains her bond with the twins and supports Aditya's business world while keeping a place for her past. The family forms the stable center of her life as she moves forward.

present New Delhi

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