Caravan

Caravan

Year: 1971

Runtime: 154 mins

Language: Chinese

Director: Nasir Hussain

MusicAdventureDramaRomance

Sunita, married to the deceitful Rajan, believes he and his lover Monica plan her murder. With no money, she flees to Bangalore by joining a traveling caravan led by Mohan, his sidekick Johnny and brother Monto, crossing gypsies en route. She falls for Mohan, sparking rivalry with Nisha, while Rajan relentlessly pursues her.

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1

Mohandas exposed embezzlement and dies

Mohandas, a successful mill owner, confronts his trusted employee Rajan after suspecting embezzlement. Rajan pushes him from a window of a multi-story building, killing him instantly. The blow destroys the family, setting Sunita on a path of grief and suspicion.

Day Mohandas' mill office building
2

Sunita's will and Rajan's maneuvering begins

Sunita, devastated by her father's death, writes a will naming Rajan as the sole heir. Rajan uses the will and a forged sense of duty to manipulate Sunita into an impending marriage. The stage is set for a deadly union built on deceit.

After father’s death Sunita's family estate
3

Rajan marries Sunita by deception

Rajan presses his plan and convinces Sunita to marry him, presenting it as her father's last wish. The wedding solidifies Rajan's control over Sunita and her inheritance. The couple's public happiness masks a darkness that will soon erupt.

Shortly after death Wedding venue
4

Monica exposes Rajan and reveals the murder

Monica uncovers Rajan's crimes and confronts him in front of Sunita, presenting Mohandas's unsent letter as evidence of embezzlement. She reveals that Rajan murdered Sunita's father, heightening Sunita's fear and reinforcing Rajan's fear of Karamchand. The bombshell threatens Rajan's carefully built facade.

Before Sunita's trip to Bombay Monica's dressing room
5

Sunita plans to go to Bombay to retrieve the letter

To seek justice, Sunita plans a journey to Bombay to retrieve the incriminating letter from Monica. She disguises herself as Soni and hides in the back of a Banjaras lorry headed for Bombay. The voyage is fraught with danger and deception.

Onward to Bombay On the Banjaras' road journey toward Bombay
6

Mohan discovers Sunita; agrees to take her to Bombay

Mohan catches Sunita stealing food but allows her to stay with the Banjaras. He agrees to escort her to Bombay, hoping to expose Rajan and protect Sunita. On the road, the unlikely pair form a fragile alliance.

During the journey Banjaras' caravan camp
7

Sunita discovers Monica and Rajan together

In Bombay, Sunita slips into Monica's dressing room and finds Monica and Rajan together, realizing she was complicit in the scheme. Rajan dismisses Sunita's suspicions and warns that Karamchand may intervene in two months. The crumbling trust foreshadows a dangerous escalation.

In Bombay Monica's dressing room, Bombay
8

Sunita slips back to the caravan; Montu helps

Sunita returns to the Banjaras caravan, determined to travel to Bangalore where she can reach Karamchand. Montu secretly hides Sunita in their tent, keeping her plan alive. Mohan's patience and loyalty keep Sunita's true purpose within reach.

Between Bombay and Bangalore On the road with the Banjaras
9

Sunita is integrated and then kicked out; Ratna's confrontation

Sunita tries to fit in as a servant for the caravan, but Montu's deception with Ratna's food triggers a confrontation. Mohan reluctantly kicks Sunita out, though Johnny urges him to bring her back. The strife deepens Sunita's resolve to confront Rajan.

After integration attempt Banjaras camp
10

Nisha's attack; Mohan shields Sunita during a performer's show

Nisha, a dancer who is enamored with Mohan, attacks Sunita during a warehouse performance in Poona. To deflect attention, Mohan lies that Sunita is his future wife, and Sunita is forced to join him on stage. The danger intensifies as loyalties become murky.

During performance Poona (warehouse)
11

Sunita's escape and Mohan's proposal

Sunita escapes Rajan's men after an assault and is rushed to a hospital where Mohan's concern grows. They reconcile, and Mohan quietly proposes, but Sunita hesitates, torn by her past with Rajan. Mohan sinks into despair, turning to drink.

After escape Hospital and home
12

Bangalore wedding interrupted; Karamchand is killed

The couple travels to Bangalore for the wedding, but Rajan's men kidnap them during Monica's home invasion. Karamchand is killed by Rajan's men while warning them, signaling the high stakes of Sunita's quest for justice. The plot intensifies as alliances collide.

Two months later Bangalore
13

Final confrontation; Rajan dies

In Monica's home, Rajan's men capture Sunita, Mohan, Nisha, and Montu. Nisha slices Sunita's noose, and Mohan fights to free her. Rajan is shot by the police after a deadly standoff, ending his reign of terror.

Climax Monica's home / outskirts of town
14

Sunita rejoins the Banjaras

With Rajan dead, the Banjaras bid farewell to Sunita as she reemerges to rejoin their caravan. She chooses a life among the travelers, signaling a new, uncertain future beyond the court's reach. The journey continues for Sunita and her newfound family.

After the climax Banjaras caravan camp

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