Dhokha

Dhokha

Year: 2007

Runtime: 114 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Pooja Bhatt

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After the September 11 attacks, Assistant Commissioner of Police Zaid Ahmed Khan lives a comfortable life in Mumbai. When a bomb attack at a club kills twenty, he is called to identify a body—only to discover it is his wife Sarha, a suspected suicide bomber. Determined to uncover the truth, Zaid travels to Nashik, confronting unsettling evidence that suggests his devout Islamic spouse may have been part of a larger conspiracy rather than a lone terrorist.

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Trace every key event in Dhokha (2007) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Bomb blast at the mall

A bomb blast erupts at a crowded city mall and Inspector Zaid Ahmed is alerted on duty to respond. The investigation quickly points to Sara Khan, Zaid's wife, creating a personal and professional shock for him.

City Mall
2

Zaid confronts disbelief about his wife

Zaid struggles to accept the possibility that his wife is the bomber after seeing her alleged death. He claims he dropped her at the bus stop, clinging to an alternative explanation despite the evidence.

Morgue
3

ATS intervention and suspension

The Anti Terrorism Squad steps in and temporarily suspends Zaid from active duty under Chief Raj Mehra's orders. Zaid remains convinced his wife could not be the terrorist, challenging the official narrative.

ATS Headquarters
4

A postmarked DVD arrives

A DVD is mailed to Zaid containing Sara's dying testimonial admitting responsibility. He struggles to believe the recording, which forces him to doubt the case and begin seeking the truth.

Home
5

Zaid meets Sara's grandfather

Zaid travels to meet Sara's grandfather, Saeed Noor Bux, to hear the other side of the story. Saeed recounts police brutality against Sara's father, the death of her father in custody, and the cover-up surrounding his disappearance.

Saeed Noor Bux's home
6

Arrest and coercion

When Saeed complains, authorities arrest him, Sara, and Daanish and force them to sign statements that they do not wish to investigate further. The case is suppressed through intimidation and coercion by the police.

Police Station
7

Rape of Sara

In a brutal act of retaliation, Sara is taken to a cell and raped by the corrupt inspector. The trauma deepens Sara's resolve and pushes her toward radicalization as a means of revenge.

Police Station Interrogation Cell
8

Radicalization and recruitment

Sara and her brother Daanish begin meeting a maulvi who indoctrinates them with a violent mission to kill non-Muslims. The pair are drawn deeper into extremist plans as a result of the trauma and manipulation.

Maulvi's circle
9

Daanish's readiness to blow himself up

Sara leads with the mission while Daanish, missing for a month, is found preparing to blow himself up. Zaid pursues them, intent on stopping the planned attack and exposing the conspiracy.

Unknown location
10

Confrontation with the maulvi's men

Zaid confronts the maulvi's men and discovers a recording of Daanish accepting responsibility for a future bombing. The men threaten to let the attack proceed before Zaid fights and escapes.

Maulvi's hideout
11

Daanish at the station

Zaid locates Daanish at a railway station as he is about to call his grandfather, and persuades him that justice will prevail. Daanish relents and embraces Zaid in a moment of reconciliation.

Railway Station
12

Zaid's rank restored and returns to duty

Zaid's rank is restored and he resumes his duties, asserting the importance of justice to prevent terrorists from being created in the first place. His persistence helps push the investigation forward.

Police HQ
13

Corrupt inspector arrested; case won

The corrupt inspector is arrested and the case is won with the help of Zaid, Saeed, and Daanish. The family finally receives a measure of justice and closure after a long struggle.

Courtroom / Police HQ

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