Dillagi

Dillagi

Year: 1999

Runtime: 188 mins

Language: Hindi

RomanceDramaFamily

Ranvir and Rajvir move to Mumbai with their parents, striving through hardship to build a successful business. After their parents die, Ranvir becomes the family's benefactor while Rajvir revels in a reckless lifestyle. When Rajvir falls in love, Ranvir arranges his marriage, only to discover he has set up his brother to wed the same woman Rajvir adores.

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Timeline – Dillagi (1999)

Trace every key event in Dillagi (1999) 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

Family relocates from Punjab to Mumbai and becomes wealthy

The family leaves their Punjab village and relocates to Mumbai. With hard work, Ranveer and their father guide the family toward a new business fortune, transforming their fortunes.

Punjab to Mumbai
2

Inauguration party and Rajveer's entrance

In the opening scene, Ranveer inaugurates a hotel and hosts a celebratory party. Rajveer arrives later with his foreign girlfriend, signaling his carefree lifestyle.

Hotel inauguration, Mumbai
3

Ranveer falls in love at first sight

Ranveer spots Shalini at a traffic signal and is instantly drawn to her. He begins to fall in love with her.

City traffic signal
4

Ranveer learns Shalini's identity and proposes

At a wedding, Ranveer discovers Shalini's identity and is moved to propose. He sends a marriage proposal, but Shalini refuses, claiming she loves someone else—Rajveer.

Wedding
5

Rajveer realises love and confesses to Ranveer

Shalini keeps talking about marriage, and Rajveer realises his own love for her. He confesses his feelings to Ranveer, who remains unaware that the confession is about Shalini.

Public conversation
6

Brothers discuss Shalini, unaware they're pursuing the same woman

The brothers discuss Shalini, unaware they both adore the same woman. The tension between competing affections deepens the love triangle.

Various locations
7

Rajveer confesses to Shalini; vows to kill the rival

Rajveer directly confesses his love to Shalini; she politely refuses. He, broken, vows to kill the person who has won her affections, not realizing it is Ranveer.

Shalini's location
8

Restaurant confrontation between Ranveer and Rajveer

Rajveer spots Ranveer with Shalini in a restaurant and reacts with anger. Ranveer slaps Rajveer, who pushes him away, leaving both men and Shalini shocked by the clash.

Restaurant
9

Bridge attempt and coma

Rajveer runs to a bridge and attempts suicide. Ranveer rushes after him to intervene, but is hit by a car and falls into a coma.

Bridge; Hospital
10

Shalini confronts Rajveer

Shalini lashes out at Rajveer for causing so much trouble and emotional turmoil in everyone’s lives.

City
11

Reconciliation in the hospital

Rajveer apologizes to Ranveer, and Ranveer wakes from his coma, forgiving his brother for the chaos. The siblings begin to mend their bond.

Hospital
12

Shalini and Ranveer marry

Shalini and Ranveer seal their union in a wedding, cementing their bond after the earlier turmoil. The couple starts a new chapter together.

Wedding ceremony
13

Rajveer returns to the village and finds new love

Rajveer returns to his village, where he meets Rani and begins to fall in love again, suggesting a hopeful new chapter away from the previous conflicts.

Village

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