Buddha Mil Gaya

Buddha Mil Gaya

Year: 1971

Runtime: 138 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee

ThrillerMystery

Bhola and Ajay, two idle friends, spot an ad for a missing millionaire elder. They find Girdharilal in Bombay’s Hanging Garden Park, pretend he’s their uncle, and shelter him in a cramped rented flat. Girdharilal oddly courts Ajay’s girlfriend Deepa. As the duo schemes to profit, a string of murders targeting Girdharilal’s former business partners points to them, entangling them in a deadly mystery.

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1

Ajay and Bhola crash at the landlady's house

Ajay and Bhola, two unemployed slackers, move into the old woman's house and try to pick up freelance photography gigs. They rely on the landlady's granddaughter Deepa to help them slip in and out while the old woman is asleep. The setup establishes their flimsy schemes and precarious living situation.

Old woman's house
2

Deepa and Ajay's budding romance

Over time, Deepa and Ajay develop romantic feelings for each other. Their closeness grows under the roof of the old woman's house as they navigate their schemes. The romantic angle adds tension to their opportunistic plans.

Landlady's house
3

Bhola joins Naari Sena photographer

Bhola tries to photograph activities for a photography contest with Naari Sena, a women's safety organization. He ends up forming a rapport with Parvati, the organization's president. This shifts Bhola's interests beyond money and adds a personal stake in the social circle.

Naari Sena
4

Missing elderly gentleman advertisement

A newspaper ad announces the disappearance of Girdharilal Sharma, hinting that his estate will pass to business partners if he does not show up in 15 days. Ajay and Bhola see an opportunity to profit by exploiting the case. The setup foreshadows the entanglement with Girdharilal.

Newspaper office
5

First sighting: Hanging Gardens encounter

Ajay and Bhola encounter Girdharilal in Hanging Gardens, Bombay, and decide to introduce him to their landlady as his paternal uncle. The ruse is intended to gain favor and access to the supposed wealth. The simple lie marks the start of their deceptive schemes.

Hanging Gardens, Bombay
6

Motives clash: keeping the plan despite resistance

Girdharilal discovers the brothers' motive to profit from his supposed wealth and asks them to leave. Ajay and Bhola resist, convinced that they can still gain from him in some way. The tension escalates as the deception tightens.

Hanging Gardens / streets
7

Girdharilal reveals his weapon and suspicion grows

The men learn that Girdharilal possesses a gun and may not be as innocent as he appears. The danger increases as trust erodes and the stakes of the plan become higher. The men realize they are dealing with a potentially volatile figure.

Various (implied)
8

Deepa tasked to engage Girdharilal

Ajay and Bhola enlist Deepa to keep Girdharilal busy and distracted, buying time for their scheming purposes. Deepa's role deepens as she becomes a bridge between the target and the landlady's household. The plan relies on her ability to hold his attention.

Landlady's house
9

Girdharilal's backstory: betrayal and separation

Girdharilal reveals that his business associates trapped him in a falsified case and had him jailed. He also shares that his wife and daughter (also named Deepa) were separated from him. The revelation deepens his character and motivates his actions against the conspirators.

Private setting
10

Girdharilal teaches Deepa music

Despite the turmoil, Girdharilal takes an unusual parental interest in Deepa and teaches her Indian classical music. This bond adds a personal layer to the relationships and complicates the plot's loyalties. It also creates a tie between Deepa and Girdharilal.

Private setting
11

Murder spree of associates (excluding Bhagat)

Ajay and Bhola systematically kill former business associates of Girdharilal, one by one, strengthening their claim of pursuing justice or revenge. The killings heighten the mystery and cast suspicion on Girdharilal as a villain. The duo's actions blur moral lines.

Various locations
12

Bhagat flees fear with kidnapping order

Fearing for his life, Bhagat orders his bodyguard Shetty to kidnap Deepa. The plan to neutralize threats escalates as Bhagat attempts to preserve his own skin. The kidnapping sets off a new crisis within the scheme.

Bhagat's office
13

Mona revealed as Girdharilal's daughter

Mona, Bhagat's personal assistant, is revealed to be Girdharilal's daughter who uses a changed name to infiltrate Bhagat's office. Her mission is to avenge her father’s suffering, adding a personal twist to the conspiracy. The reveal reorients loyalties within the group.

Bhagat's office
14

Confrontation and identity reveal

A chaotic confrontation reveals everyone's true identities, including that Shetty is an undercover police officer. The layers of disguise unravel as truths come to light. The stage is set for the final twist.

Confrontation scene
15

Final twist: Bhagat is the real murderer

In the end, it is revealed that Bhagat, not Girdharilal, is the actual murderer. The motive behind the earlier killings is traced to Bhagat, and the narrative pivots to hold him accountable. The resolution redefines earlier suspicions and exposes the true villain.

Revealing scene

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