Daag: The Fire

Daag: The Fire

Year: 1999

Runtime: 152 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Raj Kanwar

DramaActionThriller

Karan, an ex‑soldier, discovers his father committed suicide in prison after being falsely charged. Convinced attorney Ravi Verma framed him, Karan ambushes Ravi and his wife Kajal, killing Kajal while Ravi survives. After recovering, Ravi finds his new wife looks exactly like Kajal. Karan’s revenge continues, suspecting Ravi’s father‑in‑law and colleagues of the original plot.

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1

Karan vows revenge after his father’s wrongful imprisonment

Former Indian soldier Karan Singh learns that his father, Satya Prakash Singh, was jailed on false charges. The prosecution was fueled by a canny lawyer, Ravi Verma, with support from Singhal. Disturbed by the injustice, Karan vows to clear his father’s name and to expose those responsible.

Years after Satya's imprisonment India
2

Karan begins plotting and gathering evidence

Karan quietly gathers information and formulates a plan to challenge Ravi Verma’s corrupt tactics. He aims to collect evidence that can prove his father’s innocence. The plan centers around staying beneath the radar while building a case that could topple the powerful lawyer.

Present timeline India
3

Confrontation at the party and Kajal’s shield

During a party attended by Kajal and Ravi, Karan confronts him and opens fire. Kajal throws herself in front of Ravi to shield him from the shot, sacrificing herself. Ravi survives but is left reeling from the betrayal and sudden tragedy.

Night of the party Party
4

Ravi is wounded and loses memory

Ravi is shot in the spinal cord and suffers retrograde amnesia. The trauma leaves him with memory gaps just as Kajal dies in the hospital from injuries sustained. The hospital becomes the center of the crisis and the plan to restore memory begins.

Immediately after shooting Hospital
5

Singhal enlists Kajri to impersonate Kajal

To help restore Ravi's memory, Singhal hires Kajri, a street woman who bears a striking resemblance to Kajal, to pretend to be Ravi's wife temporarily. Kajri steps into the hospital’s social world, playing a critical role in reviving Ravi's attachment to Kajal's memory. The ruse buys time for the truth to surface.

Following amnesia onset Hospital
6

Karan stalks Ravi and hatches a fresh plan

Even as Ravi regains some memory, Karan stalks him in the hospital and plans another attempt to kill him. He believes eliminating Ravi will avenge his father. The pursuit showcases Karan's unwavering resolve to finish what he started.

During recovery phase Hospital
7

Kajri's deception helps revive memory

Kajri's presence as Kajal’s look-alike helps jog Ravi's memory about the truth and the injustice done to Satya. The dynamic of Kajri as wife and memory catalyst begins to alter Ravi’s stance. The hospital drama deepens as memory returns in fragments.

During recovery phase Hospital
8

Ravi regains memory and commits to justice

With memories restored, Ravi begins to sympathize with Karan and promises to prove Satya Prakash Singh’s innocence once he recovers fully. He realizes the real perpetrator was the system that allowed wrongful prosecution. The partnership between Ravi and Karan shifts toward exonerating Satya.

Post-recovery Hospital
9

Singhal turns the tables on Ravi

Hearing Ravi's renewed intentions, Singhal maneuvers to counter him, leveraging his influence and the ongoing legal battle. The feud inside the family becomes more bitter as Singhal tries to protect his own interests. The stage is set for a high-stakes confrontation in court.

After memory return Courtroom
10

Final court case and exposure of the truth

Ravi, aided by Karan, navigates the final court case and wins, exposing Singhal as the architect behind Satya’s wrongful prosecution. The real perpetrators are finally behind bars. The case collapses the false narrative that had condemned Satya.

Final trial Courtroom
11

Resolution: love, guilt, and new beginnings

Ravi and Kajri unite as Kajri's deception has become a bridge to truth and healing. Meanwhile, Karan surrenders to the police, asking Ravi to defend his case. The ending ties up the revenge arc with a sense of justice and new family ties.

After verdict Courtroom
12

Justice served and closure for Satya's name

With the courthouse records clean and Singhal's schemes laid bare, Satya Prakash Singh’s name is cleared. Kajal’s sacrifice is honored through the vindication of his son and the reformation of the system. The film closes on a note of restored honor and a hopeful future.

After verdict Courtroom

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