Doli Saja Ke Rakhna

Doli Saja Ke Rakhna

Year: 1998

Runtime: 172 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Priyadarshan

Romance

Inderjit Bansal, heir to a rich family, ignores his parents' wish that he marry and settle down, moving to another city for an MBA and staying with friends. There he meets Pallavi Sinh (Jyothika), and the two fall in love, sharing mutual feelings. Their romance is jeopardized by Pallavi's three brothers, whose interference threatens their future.

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1

Inder moves to a new town for higher studies

Inder relocates to a new town to pursue further studies. He faces pressure from his parents to marry and settle down, a demand that weighs on him as he begins his new life. The move sets the stage for meeting Pallavi, who will soon capture his heart.

early in the term new town
2

Love at first sight

Inder meets Pallavi and feels an instant, powerful attraction. Pallavi, though beautiful and cherished by her family, remains reserved and unapproachable at first. For Inder, it is the moment that changes everything.

shortly after arrival town
3

Friends push Inder to talk; Pallavi's brothers intervene

Inder's friends encourage him to approach Pallavi, but she avoids the conversation at first. Pallavi's brother and her two elder brothers mistake Inder for a stalker and brutally confront him. They warn him to stay away, reinforcing the barrier between the pair.

soon after their first meeting Pallavi's neighborhood
4

Inder asks for a clear answer

After the tense encounter, Inder wonders about Pallavi's true feelings and asks her to give him an answer, even if she has to say no. Pallavi struggles to decide, overwhelmed by family expectations and the risk of angering her brothers. The uncertainty heightens the strain between them.

some time after the first meeting town
5

Pallavi confesses her love

Realizing her long-standing feelings, Pallavi acknowledges that she has always loved Inder, and her timidity had only worsened the situation. She finally confesses her love to him, and the two begin quietly nurturing their relationship. Their bond deepens despite obstacles.

shortly after the confession private moment between them
6

Family shock and conflict escalates

The lovers hope their families will accept them, but trouble erupts quickly. Pallavi's brother sees them together and, misinterpreting their closeness as an assault, attempts to attack Inder, while the other brothers echo the fear and warn him off. Pallavi speaks up for their love, but the news devastates her family and they reject her.

within days of their confession Pallavi's home
7

The couple elopes to refuge in a village

Overwhelmed by the family backlash, Inder and Pallavi decide to elope and seek refuge with a trusted friend who lives in a small village. The friend’s father is the village leader, and the couple is welcomed by the village and its people, though Pallavi's brothers continue to search for them. The immediate plan is to stay hidden while considering their next move.

soon after the rejection small village; friend's home
8

Village plans to marry them the next morning

The villagers, led by the village leader, decide to arrange a legal marriage for Pallavi and Inder the next morning to keep the couple from bearing the consequences of their families' feud. The couple realizes the gravity of the situation and the impact on both families. The plan intensifies the pressure and potential consequences for everyone involved.

the next morning village community
9

They choose to return and reconcile

Seeing the sorrow their union has caused, Pallavi and Inder decide to back out and return to their families, hoping to prove their love through reconciliation. The village leader and residents acknowledge their decision and respect their choice. Their families, initially insulted, begin to reconsider their stance after the couple's decision.

shortly after deciding to return village and home towns
10

Families forgive and work toward a wedding

Upon their return, both families feel the weight of the pain they've caused and start apologizing to the couple. Inder's mother even pleads for Pallavi to marry her son, and Pallavi's family is moved by the sincerity. The families agree to bridge the gap and allow a marriage between Inder and Pallavi.

after the couple's return family homes
11

Inder finds Pallavi’s necklace; plan to visit Pallavi’s mother

Inder discovers a necklace belonging to Pallavi, a symbol of their connection. His parents decide to accompany him to return the necklace, partly to facilitate a meeting with Pallavi’s mother. This gesture helps set the stage for reconciliation and closer ties between the families.

after the return Inder's family home and Pallavi's home
12

Consent given and wedding planned

With the misunderstandings cleared, both families apologize to their children and consent to their marriage. The parents' tears and reconciled hearts solidify the decision to unite Inder and Pallavi. The couple's wedding is arranged as a culmination of their shared love and family forgiveness.

final decision to marry home and communal space

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