Dream Girl 2

Dream Girl 2

Year: 2023

Runtime: 134 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Raaj Shaandilyaa

Echo Score: 48

Budget: $350M

ComedyRomanceCrude humor and satireRelationship comedyLaugh-out-loud relationship entanglements

Karam, a young man from Mathura, faces the daunting task of clearing his father’s substantial debts. He's also deeply in love with Pari, but her father sets conditions for their marriage. Desperate to earn money and hoping to win Pari's hand, Karam disguises himself as a woman named Pooja, leading to hilarious misunderstandings and a chaotic series of comedic events.

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Trace every key event in Dream Girl 2 (2023) 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

Karam's life in Mathura and his talent

Karam Singh is a young Jagarata performer in Mathura who can perfectly impersonate a female voice. He juggles family debt as his father Jagjit struggles to repay loans. His everyday life sets the stage for the extraordinary ruse to come.

Mathura
2

Pari's requirement and six months deadline

Pari Srivastava's wealthy father Jaipal stipulates that Karam must secure a high-paying job and own a house within six months to marry his daughter. The ultimatum places intense pressure on Karam from the start. The countdown begins as Karam weighs risky options.

within six months Mathura
3

Karam becomes Pooja and works as a bar dancer

To earn quick money, Karam disguises as a woman named Pooja and joins Sona Bhai's bar. He performs with his talent, captivating the crowd and earning fast cash. Pari remains unaware of the deception behind Pooja's persona.

Sona Bhai's bar
4

Abu offers reward to lift Shah Rukh's spirits

Abu Saleem promises Rs. 10 lakhs to whoever can cheer Shah Rukh up. The challenge becomes a lure for Karam to keep playing the ruse and stay close to the family plan.

Abu Saleem's home
5

Pooja cheers Shah Rukh and the bride plan forms

Pooja's act as a makeshift psychiatrist helps Shah Rukh recover his mood. Abu and his grandfather Yusuf then propose a more ambitious plan: marry Pooja to Shah Rukh for a huge payoff. Karam senses the opportunity and begins to go along with the plan.

Shah Rukh's residence / Abu's house
6

Karam decides to proceed with the Shah Rukh wedding

Seeing the potential windfall, Karam commits to marrying Shah Rukh as Pooja, fully aware of the deception and the personal consequences. He moves forward with the wedding arrangements to secure the promised money.

Abu's house / wedding site
7

First night reveals a tragedy; Yusuf dies

On the wedding night, Yusuf dies after noticing Pooja's male-like urination, shocked by the revelation of Karam's disguise. The death sends shockwaves through the family and escalates the stakes of the deceit. The motive to marry tightens around Pooja's inheritance from Shah Rukh.

First night after wedding Shah Rukh's residence
8

Tradition and the 'Daughter-in-law boy' message

Yusuf's death triggers a family tradition barring marriages for six months and prevents Smiley from marrying Sakina during that period. A wall message reading 'Daughter-in-law boy' feeds the idea that Pooja is expected to produce a baby boy, adding pressure to the ruse.

Immediately after death Abu's family home
9

Pooja returns but is pressed by Sona Bhai

With Pooja unable to regularly perform at the bar, Sona Bhai keeps pressuring her to return and even hints at marriage for his own purposes. The deception tightens as the bar's allure continues to pull at Pooja.

Sona Bhai's bar
10

Jumani's proposal and mistaken engagement

Abu's sister Jumani propositions Karam, leading to a mix-up that Jagjit initially mistakes as his own marriage. Jagjit later discovers the truth when he and Jumani exchange rings, clearing the misunderstanding.

Jagjit's home
11

Pooja's wig falls; Shah Rukh's truth comes out

In a tense moment, Pooja's wig comes off, exposing Karam's disguise. Shah Rukh reveals he is gay and had been pressured into severing his relationship with his boyfriend. He decides to keep Karam's secret while the act of deception continues to unravel.

Bedroom
12

Jumani's date, Pari's breakup

Jumani asks Karam out on a date and proposes with a rose, but Pari is present and misreads the situation as infidelity. She ends their engagement, fueling the emotional turmoil before the truth can be spoken.

City / Jagjit home
13

The Baby Baba plan and the Yamuna rite; Pooja's 'death'

Abu takes Pooja to Baby Baba to supposedly secure a pregnancy, and the pair dip into the Yamuna. Pooja escapes the ritual, and a memorial service is held as everyone believes she died.

Yamuna river / memorial site
14

Pari learns the truth and the final reconciliation

Karam arrives at Pari's wedding, performs as Pooja, and reveals the hardships he endured for love. Pari understands and forgives; Jaipal reevaluates his classist stance and the couple reconciles.

Pari's wedding venue
15

Karam and Pari wed in a grand ceremony

In the finale, Karam and Pari marry in a grand ceremony, with the truth out and the lovers ready to start their life together. The couple embraces a new beginning built on honesty and mutual support.

Mathura

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:22

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