Challenge

Challenge

Year: 2009

Runtime: 140 mins

Language: Bengali, Bangla

ActionComedyDrama

A young woman is not so much playing hard-to-get as she is literally hard to get, given her wealthy and ruthless father who will protect her from male advances at any cost.

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1

Abir joins college and meets Pooja

Abir joins college and soon crosses paths with Pooja, daughter of the formidable Agnideb Sen. He is wary but curious about this new connection. Their first encounters hint at a romance that could threaten the family order.

Freshman year College campus
2

Abir stands up to bullies

A group of students bully Abir, testing his resolve. He stands up to them and defeats the group in a tense confrontation. The display of boldness catches Pooja's attention and marks him as someone who won't bow to intimidation.

Early in college College grounds
3

Confronting the henchmen

Before any formal dating, Abir confronts Pooja's father's henchmen when they misbehave, forcing them to apologize for their arrogance. He makes his stand clear, showing he won't tolerate threats against him or Pooja. This earns him reluctant respect from the protective family circle.

Soon after the bully incident Outside college
4

Pooja falls in love

Pooja is deeply impressed by Abir's bravery and falls in love with him. The two begin a cautious romance that challenges the family's expectations and risks severe backlash. Their bond deepens as they hide the blossoming relationship.

Shortly after dating begins College
5

Father opposes the relationship

Pooja's father, Agnideb, discovers the relationship and vehemently opposes it. He imposes strict limits and threatens consequences for anyone who interferes. The couple must navigate a dangerous web of family politics to stay together.

Early in romance Pooja's family home
6

Flashback: a classmate's chat spotted by Kartik Da

A flashback reveals that a classmate spoke to Pooja, an act observed by Kartik Da, one of Agnideb's henchmen. This moment becomes a seed for a long-planned revenge against Abir. The memory foreshadows deeper schemes to come.

Flashback
7

Abir captures Kartik Da and demands eyes

Upon learning the truth about Kartik Da's actions, Abir tracks him down in disguise and captures him. He forcefully arranges for Kartik Da to donate his eyes to the classmate, a brutal act that triggers Agnideb's fury. The power shift escalates the conflict between families.

After the revelation Kartik Da's hiding place
8

Agnideb orders revenge and chaos

Agnideb erupts in fury and orders his henchmen to destroy Abir's house and threaten his parents. He uses fear as a weapon to try to split Abir and Pooja. The household trembles as the threat intensifies.

Immediately after the eye donation Abir's home
9

Abir's father supports his son

Abir's father, usually stern, surprises everyone by supporting his son's pursuit of Pooja. He tells Abir that true love is worth facing consequences and urges him to pursue the relationship. This shift strengthens Abir's resolve.

After threats Abir's family home
10

Agnideb elopes and blocks the wedding

Agnideb leaves Pooja with her father-in-law after eloping and marrying Pooja's mother, creating a new obstacle to the wedding. The father-in-law vows to kill Agnideb if he ever shows up again. The marriage plan hangs in balance as truth and deceit collide.

During wedding planning Pooja's in-law's home
11

Abir persuades Pooja's grandfather

Abir travels to Pooja's grandfather and persuades him to support the marriage. The blessing of the elder resolves part of the conflict and brings the couple closer to a wedding. The grandfather's approval strengthens the couple's position.

Before engagement Pooja's grandfather's house
12

Kartik Da's bigger plan revealed

The story reveals that Kartik Da has been the mastermind behind much of Abir's trouble, disguising himself as a blind man to gather information from Agnideb about Pooja. He feeds Abir with clues that propel the search for the truth. The revelation reframes the entire conflict.

Mid-story reveal
13

Kartik Da regains his eyes and seeks atonement

Kartik Da explains that he regained his eyes from the classmate's father, who had died, and that Abir arranged the donation. He feels remorse for his earlier actions and vows to make amends. The moment marks a turning point in his relationship with Abir.

Following the reveal
14

Kartik Da joins forces with Abir

Kartik Da decides to team up with Abir and pledges to pay for his sins. He offers his help to ensure the couple's happiness and to outmaneuver the remaining obstacles. This alliance shifts the odds in the lovers' favor.

After redemption Abir's side
15

Agnideb accepts Abir as his son-in-law

Agnideb realizes his mistakes and wholeheartedly accepts Abir as his son-in-law. The family reconciles and the couple's future looks bright, with a playful scene of the grandfather and grandson in the final moments.

Post-wedding planning / credits Agnideb's home

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