Ek Phool Do Mali

Ek Phool Do Mali

Year: 1969

Runtime: 159 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Devendra Goel

Tale of one child with two fathers, one who gave birth to him and another who raised him.

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Timeline – Ek Phool Do Mali (1969)

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1

Somna meets Amar and falls in love

Somna meets Amar while working at Kailash Nath Kaushal's apple farm in the mountainous region. They quickly fall in love and decide to marry after Amar returns from a climbing expedition. Their romance unfolds against the backdrop of Kailash's wealth and the rugged landscape around them.

Before Amar's expedition returns Mountain region, India/Nepal
2

Avalanche claims Amar and fellow climbers

A few days after their engagement, an avalanche strikes during Amar's climbing expedition. News arrives that Amar and the other climbers are killed, leaving Somna devastated. The couple's dream of a shared future is abruptly shattered.

During Amar's expedition Climbing expedition site
3

Shamsher molests Somna; Kailash intervenes and offers marriage

Shamsher Singh assaults Somna, threatening her dignity. Kailash intervenes, rescues her, and, learning she is pregnant, offers to marry her for protection and stability. Somna agrees, seeking security for herself and the child.

Soon after the assault Kailash's home
4

Wedding and birth of Bobby; Shamsher jailed

Somna and Kailash marry, and Somna gives birth to their son Bobby. Shamsher is arrested and jailed for six years. Kailash, who cannot have children due to an accident, embraces fatherhood with Bobby.

Shortly after the marriage; Bobby's birth Kailash's home
5

Five years later: Amar returns to Bobby's birthday

Five years pass, and during Bobby's sixth birthday celebration, Amar unexpectedly arrives at the party. Bobby forms a close bond with his biological father, which unsettles Somna and Kailash. The situation strains the fragile family balance.

Five years after Bobby's birth Kailash household
6

Conflict over Bobby's visits: Somna vs Amar

Bobby loves Amar as a father figure, while Somna forbids further contact. Kailash supports Amar's wish to see Bobby happy and urges Somna to accept his presence. Tensions rise as the personal and parental loyalties clash.

Soon after Amar's return Kailash home
7

Bobby chases Amar, injured in dynamite zone

During a walk with Kailash, Bobby spots Amar and tries to reach him, wandering into a hazardous dynamite zone. He sustains serious injuries and bleeds heavily. The family rushes him to the hospital for emergency care.

Soon after the confrontation Mountain area; hospital
8

Blood transfusion saves Bobby

At the hospital, Bobby's condition is dire due to blood loss. Kailash offers his own blood, but his type doesn't match; then Amar donates blood and saves Bobby's life. The life-saving act deepens the emotional rift and raises questions about paternity.

During Bobby's hospitalization Hospital
9

Amar discovers Bobby is his son; Kailash overhears

Amar pieces together that Bobby is his son, and Kailash overhears their conversation. Somna explains that Bobby is Kailash's son, not Amar's, and that Amar's sacrifice and love were for her dignity. Amar is heartbroken by the revelation and its implications.

After Bobby's hospital stay Home
10

Amar leaves to respect Kailash and Somna's wishes

Saddened by the new truth, Amar chooses to let Kailash raise Bobby and leaves the family forever. He vows to respect their decision and withdraws from their lives to avoid further pain. Somna and Kailash grapple with a future shaped by loss and complex loyalties.

Immediately after the confrontation Home
11

Kailash asks Somna to reunite with Amar

Kailash urges Somna to reconcile with Amar for Bobby's sake, but Somna refuses to reopen old wounds. The family remains divided, and trust becomes a fragile resource. The path forward for Bobby remains uncertain.

Soon after Amar's departure Home
12

Shamsher abducts Bobby for ransom; Bobby escapes but recaptured

Shamsher returns and abducts Bobby, demanding ransom and threatening Somna. Bobby manages to escape Shamsher's clutches and catches a glimpse of Amar in the distance, but Shamsher recaptures him. The family braces for a perilous rescue.

Following the reunion attempts Remote area
13

Cliff confrontation and the rope rescue begins

Bobby is chased to a cliff as Shamsher and Kailash confront each other. Kailash fights to protect Bobby while Somna and Amar coordinate their own efforts from above. The rope supporting Bobby begins to fray as the danger escalates.

During the climactic confrontation Cliffside
14

Amar saves Bobby; Kailash sacrifices

Amar reaches the cliff and, with Bobby, makes it to safety. Kailash sustains fatal injuries during the struggle and dies soon after as Somna and Amar mourn their loss. The rescue marks the end of Kailash's chapter and the beginning of a new future for the family.

Immediate aftermath of the rescue Cliffside
15

A few years later: Bobby Kailash at the Uhuru mountaineering school

Years later, Amar and Somna enroll Bobby at the mountaineering school in Uhuru. When the headmaster assumes Bobby's last name as Amar, Amar clarifies that he is Bobby Kailash, the son of Kailash Nath Kaushal. The trio gazes toward the horizon, honoring Kailash's memory and embracing a future shaped by his legacy.

A few years later Uhuru mountaineering school

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