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Fun2shh… Dudes in the 10th Century (2003) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2003 · 150 mins · Hindi
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Directed by
Imtiaz Punjabi
Starring
Paresh Rawal, Gulshan Grover, Kader Khan, Anuj Sawhney, Mohammed Iqbal Khan

Vikram (Mohammad Iqbal Khan) and Ajay (Anuj Sawhney), with John D’Souza (Paresh Rawal), are suspects on the run. To clear their names they must capture Chindi and retrieve a crown. Pursued by guards, they crash through a wall and are whisked to the 10th‑century palace of Emperor Babushah, where only a miracle can send them back to 21st century.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (12)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Fun2shh… Dudes in the 10th Century
  6. 6 Every angle
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12 events in order · contains spoilers

Fun2shh… Dudes in the 10th Century Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Fun2shh… Dudes in the 10th Century (2003) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Mumbai trembles under a crown thief

    In Mumbai, residents live in fear of Chindi Chor, a notorious thief who steals with no regard for security. The city bristles as crime after audacious crime unsettles police and civilians alike. Chindi remains a shadow, always one step ahead of capture.

    When
    Present day
    Where
    Mumbai
  2. Ghoshal announces a royal crown exhibition

    Ghoshal announces an extravagant exhibition and auction of a crown once worn by Emperor Babushah. The event promises high security to protect the priceless artifact and attract international attention. The anticipation in the crowd blends awe with worry about what will happen if the crown is stolen.

    When
    Exhibition announcement
    Where
    Auction venue, Mumbai
  3. Chindi Chor accepts the challenge to steal the crown

    Chindi Chor publicly declares that he will steal the crown during the event. Ghoshal responds by hiring private security guards to guard the priceless artifact, hoping to deter any attempt. The manhunt atmosphere intensifies as everyone waits for the inevitable confrontation.

    When
    Before theft
    Where
    Auction hall, Mumbai
  4. The crown is stolen; security forces pursue

    Chindi executes the heist, slipping past guards and making off with the crown. Vikram, Ajay, and John D'Souza become prime suspects as investigators close in. The pursuit escalates into a tense chase through the venue and surrounding streets.

    When
    During the theft
    Where
    Auction hall, Mumbai
  5. Vikram, Ajay and John must catch Chindi

    Vikram, Ajay, and John join forces to apprehend Chindi and recover the crown while proving their innocence. They race to outpace the pursuing security and law enforcement, unsure who else might be involved. The stakes rise as the true thief slips further away.

    When
    Following the theft
    Where
    Mumbai
  6. Crash and a journey to a distant past

    While being chased, the trio crashes into a wall, and a blinding light envelops them. They awaken inside a grand palace, far from the present day. The realization that they have been transported to the 10th century jolts them into a frightening, unbelievable reality.

    When
    10th century
    Where
    Babushah's Palace, 10th Century
  7. They mistake the new world for a Bollywood shoot

    They initially treat their surroundings as a Bollywood film set, laughing at the impossibilities. The absurdity quickly fades when they realize this is real, not cinema, and their chance to go home depends on their actions. They acknowledge they are fugitives in a foreign era and must adapt to survive. This new reality forces them to rethink their plan.

    When
    10th century
    Where
    Babushah's Palace, 10th century
  8. The trio is imprisoned in the palace

    Imprisoned within the palace fortress, the trio confronts the consequences of their reckless bravado. They face imperial guards and a rigid hierarchy that views them with suspicion. With freedom distant, they must navigate court politics while hiding their true identities.

    When
    10th century
    Where
    Babushah's Palace, 10th century
  9. A plan forms: escape with the crown

    Realizing they must escape with the crown and return to the future, the trio begins to formulate a plan to escape with the artifact. They start to craft a plan that blends their modern knowledge with the era's constraints. The mission elevates from a prank to a responsibility with high stakes.

    When
    10th century
    Where
    Babushah's Palace, 10th century
  10. Locating the crown and timing a risky move

    They identify the crown's location as essential to their time-return plan. They weigh timing, stealth, and the risk of discovery as they move closer to their goal. Every moment in the palace tightens the tension as guards tighten security.

    When
    10th century
    Where
    Babushah's Palace, 10th century
  11. Escape attempts and close calls

    They test escape routes, rehearsing distractions and quick uses of improvised tools. They exploit moments of distraction and misdirection but must avoid arousing suspicion among the palace staff. The escape plan binds them tighter as they rely on each other's strengths.

    When
    10th century
    Where
    Babushah's Palace, 10th century
  12. A miracle required to return to the present

    With the clock ticking, they cling to the hope that a miracle will return them to the 21st century. They ponder the consequences if they fail and the possibility of altering history. The story leaves their fate hanging as they await an improbable chance for escape.

    When
    10th century
    Where
    Babushah's Palace, 10th century

Last updated: February 20, 2026 at 18:44

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Timeline questions answered

Fun2shh… Dudes in the 10th Century Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Fun2shh… Dudes in the 10th Century (2003): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why were Vikram and Ajay suspected of stealing the crown?

Vikram and Ajay were the two guards hired to protect the crown, making them immediate suspects when the theft occurred. Even though Chindi Chor was the actual thief, the security team including John D'Souza became prime suspects because they were responsible for guarding the artifact. The real thief escaped while the guards were left to face the consequences, forcing them to pursue Chindi themselves to prove their innocence.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Ghoshal hired private security specifically to prevent Chindi's heist, placing the guards at the scene of the crime when it happened.

  • vikram
  • ajay
  • security guards
  • suspects
  • crown theft
  • mumbai police
Q2

How did Vikram and Ajay end up in the 10th century?

While being chased by guards through the streets of Mumbai, the trio crashed into a wall and was enveloped by a blinding light. They then awoke inside Emperor Babushah's palace, transported from the 21st century to the 10th century. The exact mechanism isn't explained, they simply find themselves in the ancient palace with no clear scientific explanation for how the time displacement occurred.

Foreshadowing: The timeline marks this as a turning point where the pursuit suddenly shifts from a police chase to a historical adventure.

  • time travel
  • 10th century
  • wall crash
  • emperor babushah
  • palace
  • mumbai
Q3

What is Emperor Babushah's crown and why does it matter?

The crown is a priceless artifact that once belonged to Emperor Babushah, a ruler from the 10th century. Ghoshal organized an exhibition and auction to display this royal artifact in modern Mumbai, attracting international attention. For the trio, recovering the crown is essential because bringing it back to the present proves their innocence and completes their mission to clear their names.

Foreshadowing: The exhibition announcement builds the stakes, the crown is valuable enough to draw a notorious thief and warrant high security.

  • emperor babushah
  • crown
  • antique
  • auction
  • exhibition
  • priceless artifact
Q4

Why did the trio think they were on a Bollywood film set?

When they first arrived in the 10th century palace, they dismissed the impossible surroundings as a movie production. They laughed at what they perceived as an elaborate Bollywood set, treating the entire situation as entertainment rather than reality. Their prankish disbelief only lasted briefly before they recognized they were actual prisoners in a foreign time period.

Foreshadowing: The whimsical tone noted in the meta notes reflects this initial comedic denial of their situation.

  • bollywood
  • film set
  • palace
  • comedy
  • misunderstanding
  • 10th century
Q5

How did Chindi Chor manage to steal the crown despite the security?

Chindi Chor is described as a notorious thief who devises his heists with brazen ease and no regard for security or police. Despite Ghoshal hiring private security specifically to guard the crown, Chindi successfully executed the heist, slipping past guards and making off with the artifact. His skill and audacity allowed him to outwit the security measures, though the specific details of how he accomplished this aren't detailed in the summary.

Foreshadowing: Before the theft, Chindi publicly declared he would steal the crown, treating the challenge as almost a game.

  • chindi chor
  • thief
  • crown heist
  • security
  • steal
  • mumbai auction
Q6

What is the miracle needed to return to the present day?

The trio believes they need a miracle to send them back to the 21st century from the 10th century. Since no scientific method is provided for time travel, they must rely on an improbable stroke of luck or divine intervention. Their mission to retrieve the crown is tied to this goal, they need both the crown and some kind of supernatural assistance to make the journey back.

Foreshadowing: The meta notes confirm the ending is expected to be happy, suggesting this miracle will eventually occur.

  • miracle
  • return
  • present day
  • 10th century
  • time travel
  • escape
Q7

Why did Ghoshal hire private security if Chindi still stole the crown?

Ghoshal organized the exhibition and auction, hiring private security specifically to protect the crown from being stolen. His hiring of guards was a preventive measure against potential theft. However, despite these efforts, Chindi Chor proved more cunning than the security team, successfully stealing the crown anyway and triggering the chain of events that led to the three suspects being blamed.

Foreshadowing: Ghoshal's announcement of the exhibition explicitly mentioned high security to protect the artifact.

  • ghoshal
  • private security
  • exhibition
  • auction
  • hired guards
  • crown
Q8

Where is the crown in the 10th century palace?

The crown is located somewhere within Emperor Babushah's palace in the 10th century. The trio identifies retrieving the crown as essential to their plan of returning to the present. They must locate the crown's precise location within the palace while navigating royal politics, treacherous plots, and tight security from palace guards.

Foreshadowing: The timeline shows they specifically plan to identify the crown's location as part of their escape strategy.

  • crown location
  • palace
  • emperor babushah
  • 10th century
  • treasure
  • escape plan
Q9

How do the trio plan to escape from Emperor Babushah's palace?

Imprisoned within the palace fortress, the trio must formulate an escape plan using their modern knowledge combined with the era's constraints. They test escape routes, rehearse distractions, and use improvised tools while avoiding arousing suspicion among palace staff. The plan requires careful timing, stealth, and coordination to retrieve the crown and find a way back to their own time.

Foreshadowing: The timeline shows they progress from imprisonment to planning escape attempts with close calls throughout.

  • escape
  • prison
  • palace
  • guards
  • 10th century
  • plan
  • improvised tools
Q10

What happens during the chase sequence after the crown is stolen?

After Chindi steals the crown, the security team including Vikram, Ajay, and John D'Souza become suspects themselves. A fierce pursuit ensues through the auction venue and surrounding streets of Mumbai. The chase escalates dramatically, forcing the three to work together to catch Chindi and recover the crown while trying to outpace both the real thief and law enforcement.

Foreshadowing: The timeline shows this chase culminates in their crash through a wall, triggering the time travel.

  • chase
  • mumbai
  • police
  • crown
  • security
  • pursuit
  • vikram
  • ajay
  • john d'souza

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  • mischievous
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  • adventurous
  • mischievous
  • quest
  • prankish
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  • chaotic
  • Tone: playful, adventurous
  • Pacing: fast, energetic
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Why they belong together: These movies share a specific mix of adventure and comedy, where the 'treasure hunt' provides a clear objective but the real entertainment comes from the chaotic journey. The pacing is brisk, the emotional weight is light, and the overall feel is one of playful, mischievous fun.

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