Dharam Sankat Mein

Dharam Sankat Mein

Year: 2015

Runtime: 129 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Fuwad Khan

ComedyDramaMysteryFantasyFamily

A Hindu man named Arvind finds his life turned upside down when he discovers he was adopted and born into a Muslim family. This revelation sends him on a journey to uncover his true origins and find his biological father, leading to an identity crisis and unexpected revelations about his past and the complexities of family and faith.

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1

Daily life in Ahmedabad begins

Dharampal Trivedi, a Gujarati Hindu caterer, lives in Ahmedabad with his wife and two grown children. He starts each day humming the Punjabi Sikh pop songs of Manjeet Manchala, and his quiet routine is punctuated by tense clashes with their Muslim neighbor Nawab.

Ahmedabad
2

Adoption papers reveal his origin

During a routine visit to his late mother’s bank vault, Dharampal discovers adoption papers that reveal he was adopted. The revelation makes him realize he is biologically Muslim, unsettling his sense of identity.

Bank vault (mother's bank)
3

Dharampal contemplates the truth and reveals a path to Nawab

Tormented by the truth, Dharampal decides to keep it hidden for now, but he tells Nawab that he is Muslim and that he must locate his biological father, Meer Shaukat Ali. This marks the start of a dangerous internal and external search that will pull in family and faith.

Ahmedabad
4

Meer Shaukat Ali and the Imaam's warning

Meer Shaukat Ali is elderly and frail in a senior home when Dharampal learns of his existence. The Imaam who cares for Meer warns that Meer’s health could deteriorate if Dharampal’s Hindu upbringing is revealed, adding pressure to Dharampal’s inner conflict.

Senior home
5

Dharampal begins Muslim practices

With the help of Shah, Dharampal begins to adopt Muslim customs and ways, attempting to align his life with a newly claimed faith. The Imaam remains cautious, unsure whether his conversion is genuine or a calculated response to family pressures.

Ahmedabad
6

Amit and Shraddha; Neelanand’s influence

Amit, Dharampal’s elder son, falls for Shraddha, and to win Shraddha’s devout father’s approval, Dharampal agrees to align himself with Neelanand, the revered spiritual figure.

Ahmedabad
7

Public acknowledgment of his birth and family fallout

Dharampal publicly acknowledges that he is a born Muslim, a revelation witnessed by his family and Shraddha’s father. Neelanand cautions against the engagement, and the family begins to drift apart. A formal complaint is filed accusing him of offending Islam.

Public setting
8

Court scene begins with Imaam's testimony

In court, the Imaam appears as a witness detailing Dharampal’s alleged dislike for Islam, highlighting the religious tension around his conversion. The proceedings expose how personal belief becomes a social fault line in the community.

Courtroom
9

Nawab counteracts the Imaam's stance

The defense, led by Nawab (Dharampal’s lawyer), turns the tables by accusing the Imaam of steering Dharampal toward Islam. The courtroom atmosphere grows heated as accusations of manipulation replace calm testimony.

Courtroom
10

Visiting Meer; Meer’s death

The court grants Dharampal permission to visit Meer, offering a glimmer of hope for reconciliation. However, Meer dies before they can meet, deepening Dharampal’s anger and sense of loss.

Senior home
11

The Neelanand connection surfaces

A crucial discovery links Neelanand to Manjeet Manchala through a rare eyelid twitch, confirming that Neelanand and Manjeet are the same person. This revelation fuels Dharampal’s resolve to confront Neelanand and seek truth.

Various
12

Public confrontation and Neelanand exposed

In a public confrontation, Dharampal exposes Neelanand as a fraudulent Sikh masquerading as a revered spiritual figure, known for a history of affairs and deception. He argues that ethical character is defined by actions, not by religious labels.

Public space
13

Family reconciles and the engagement proceeds

With Neelanand exposed, Dharampal’s family reconciles, and Amit receives permission to marry Shraddha. The story closes on a hopeful note about integrity and the futility of prejudice.

Ahmedabad

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 06:45

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