Dishoom

Dishoom

Year: 2016

Runtime: 124 min

Language: Hindi

Director: Rohit Dhawan

ActionAdventureComedyCrime

When a star cricketer vanishes on the eve of a crucial match, two mismatched cops must embark on a whirlwind adventure across India and the Middle East. Expect high-octane action, laugh-out-loud comedy, and twists galore as they race against time to bring him home.

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Timeline – Dishoom (2016)
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1

Viraj Sharma's Disappearance

During a high-stakes cricket tournament in the Middle East, India's cricket star, Viraj Sharma, mysteriously disappears. The Indian authorities receive a video from a Pakistani fan claiming responsibility for the kidnapping, demanding the match must go on without intervention.

Middle East
2

Government Dispatches Kabir

In response to the kidnapping, the Indian government decides to keep the situation under wraps to avoid panic. They assign determined police officer Kabir Shergill to the U.A.E. for an urgent 36-hour manhunt to locate Viraj before the imminent match.

U.A.E.
3

Kabir Teams Up with Junaid

Kabir joins forces with Junaid Ansari, a rookie officer with local knowledge but lacking experience in solving cases. They begin their investigation by reviewing CCTV footage from Viraj's hotel, looking for clues to his whereabouts.

Viraj's hotel
4

Clue from the Mysterious Girl

The investigation takes them to a mysterious girl who had been with Viraj before his disappearance. She explains that she took him to a friend's party, but he left early, leaving the officers with no clear lead.

5

Meeting with Mickey

Kabir and Junaid encounter a local goon named Mickey, who provides them with crucial information about a pickpocket who stole Viraj's wallet after the party. This clue directs them toward their next lead, a potential suspect linked to Viraj's last known whereabouts.

6

Dead End with the Playboy

Following a lead pointing to a gay playboy who allegedly met Viraj at the party, Kabir and Junaid discover that this lead has turned out to be worthless. Frustrated but still determined, they refocus their investigation on finding the pickpocket.

7

Tracking Viraj's Cellphone

The officers trace Viraj's cellphone to a pickpocket named Ishika, who admits to taking it from a stranger. However, their hopes are dashed when they capture a man only to learn he was an actor used for intimidation, not the abductor.

8

The True Kidnapper Revealed

The investigation leads Kabir and Junaid to discover that the true kidnapper is a cricket bookie named Wagah. He is attempting to coerce Viraj into underperforming in the upcoming final match for a hefty sum of money.

9

Kabir's Solo Pursuit

With Altaf's location pinpointed in Abu Dhabi, the police are unable to apprehend him, prompting Kabir to take matters into his own hands. Joined by Junaid and Ishika, they venture into a dangerous underground club searching for clues.

Abu Dhabi
10

Confrontation and Chase

In a tense confrontation within the club, Kabir and Altaf are spotted by each other, leading to a frantic chase. Just as they seem close to capturing him, a sniper intervenes and shoots Altaf, altering the course of their investigation.

11

Junaid's Sudden Breakthrough

After being relieved of their duties and ordered back to India, Junaid cleverly utilizes a hidden camera attached to a lost dog he recovered. This footage reveals the location of Viraj, which is on a yacht close to the team hotel.

Near the team hotel
12

Race Against Time

Upon arriving at the yacht, Kabir and Junaid find that Wagah has already fled, leaving Viraj tied to a time bomb. With only minutes to spare, they engage in a tense negotiation with Wagah for the bomb's deactivation in exchange for money.

Yacht
13

Daring Escape

In a surprising turn of events, Kabir and Junaid manage to help Viraj escape by dislocating his shoulder and diving into the water just seconds before the bomb detonates. Their timely rescue ensures Viraj is ready to play in the match.

14

Wagah's Capture

After Viraj's miraculous escape, Wagah attempts to exit the scene but is apprehended by Kabir and Junaid. Their relentless determination has thwarted Wagah's plans, leading to his downfall just as the final match approaches.

15

Junaid's New Chapter

As they return to India, Kabir takes Ishika along while Junaid receives an unexpected marriage proposal from Muskaan. Feeling optimistic, he decides to fly back to India to explore this new chapter in his life.

India

Last Updated: November 04, 2024 at 01:04

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