Bhagwaan Dada

Bhagwaan Dada

Year: 1986

Runtime: 154 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: J. Om Prakash

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A young man named Swaroop arrives in Bombay, only to be mugged and left without shelter. A stranger steps in, giving him a place to stay and a job, unaware that this benefactor is a notorious gangster. As Swaroop settles in, he gradually becomes drawn into the criminal world that his patron controls.

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Timeline – Bhagwaan Dada (1986)

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1

Village to city and joining Shambhu Dada's gang

Bhagwaan, a villager seeking survival, travels to the city and joins Shambhu Dada's criminal gang. He quickly shows a reluctance to harm women, which creates a moral tension within his criminal life. This period marks the beginning of his conflict between loyalty and conscience.

Early life City
2

Shanti's death and Govinda's adoption

Shanti, a widow, dies by suicide after Shambhu Dada's rape of her. Bhagwaan adopts the orphaned baby Govinda and vows to reform his life and protect the vulnerable thereafter. This act becomes the moral turning point of Bhagwaan's journey.

Early period Village
3

Twelve years later: slum transformed and Govinda raised

Twelve years pass, and Bhagwaan Dada has transformed the slum into a relatively safe neighborhood while continuing to raise Govinda. He becomes a protector of the community and a father figure to Govinda. The neighborhood begins to depend on his leadership.

Twelve years later Shantinagar
4

Swaroop arrives and is mentored

Bhagwaan spots Swaroop, a naive newcomer, and rescues him from danger, offering him shelter and a steady job. Swaroop becomes part of Bhagwaan's makeshift family as he learns the rules of the neighborhood. This mentorship cements Bhagwaan's role as guardian beyond Govinda.

Twelve years later Shantinagar
5

Bijli attacked; Swaroop intervenes; Bijli revealed as scam artist

During a gang attack on Bijli, Swaroop attempts to intervene but is beaten; Bhagwaan arrives and rescues them both. Bijli is revealed to be a scam artist, yet Bhagwaan and his family shelter her, testing loyalties and trust within the community. Her presence becomes a thorny thread in Bhagwaan's growing family.

Twelve years later Slums
6

Shambhu's revenge plan and capture

Shambhu hatches a revenge plot and attempts to frame Bhagwaan for a murder he didn't commit. Inspector Vijay, aware of Shambhu's crimes, collaborates with Bhagwaan to set a trap that leads to Shambhu's capture. Shambhu is sentenced to life imprisonment.

Twelve years later City
7

Madhu invited; Bijli confesses love for Swaroop

Bhagwaan hosts a celebration in Shantinagar and invites journalist Madhu, where Swaroop notices his growing attraction to Bijli. At Madhu's birthday party, Bijli finally confesses her love for Swaroop, deepening the web of relationships in the community. The moment tests loyalties and promises made by Bhagwaan.

Celebration around Madhu's birthday Shantinagar
8

Shambhu escapes prison and vows revenge

Shambhu breaks out of prison and swears vengeance on Bhagwaan and his allies. The escape sets up a looming threat that will collide with the wedding and the community's fragile peace. The cycle of violence reignites as old grudges resurface.

Shortly after the party Prison/City
9

Bijli's past revealed and she is expelled

Inspector Vijay reveals Bijli's past, exposing the sacrifices behind her deception; Bhagwaan angrily expels her from his household. The revelation forces Bijli to confront her true identity and the cost of her choices. The decision divides the family but preserves the larger goal of safety.

Later City
10

Bijli's true identity revealed as Geeta; Geeta and Ginni sheltered

Bhagwaan and Swaroop uncover Bijli's true story: she sacrificed her reputation to save her sister Ginni, and her real name is Geeta. They locate her and are welcomed by Swaroop's mother, while Ginni also finds shelter with Bhagwaan's family. The community begins to reconcile the past with present loyalties.

After Bijli's expulsion City
11

Wedding preparations begin

With Geeta folded into the family, preparations for Swaroop and Bijli's wedding begin, signaling a new stability for the community. The event brings together former rivals and new allies, uniting the neighborhood under a shared future. Hope grows as the wedding nears.

Before wedding Shantinagar
12

Govinda and Madhu vanish; Govinda dies

Bhagwaan's worry deepens when Govinda and Madhu go missing; he eventually finds Madhu terrified and Govinda mortally wounded. Govinda dies in Bhagwaan's arms after having sacrificed himself to save Madhu. The loss devastates Bhagwaan and hardens his resolve for revenge.

During wedding preparations City
13

Govinda's death kept secret to protect the wedding

Blaming Shambhu, Bhagwaan vows revenge and keeps Govinda's death a secret to avoid disrupting the upcoming wedding. He wrestles with duty to the community and personal sorrow as the ceremony approaches. The secrecy underscores the cost of leadership.

After Govinda's death Shantinagar
14

Final battle: Shambhu slain and Bhagwaan dies

In the climactic confrontation at the wedding, Bhagwaan fights Shambhu and mortally wounds him. He blesses Swaroop and Geeta with his blood, uniting the pair as his legacy. When asked how to console Govinda, Bhagwaan reveals Govinda's death, sealing his sacrifice.

During the wedding Wedding venue, Shantinagar
15

Swaroop and Geeta vow to carry Bhagwaan's legacy

Swaroop and Geeta pledge to carry forward Bhagwaan's legacy, continuing his protection of the community and honoring his sacrifices. The couple's union signals a new era where compassion and justice guide fledgling generations. Bhagwaan's memory remains a guiding beacon for the neighborhood.

After wedding Shantinagar

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