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Gangster (2016) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language
2016 · 141 mins · Bengali, Bangla
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Directed by
Birsa Dasgupta
Starring
Rajat Ganguly, Mimi Chakraborty, Saurav Das, Yash Daasguptaa

Guru and Ruhi are deeply in love and long for a peaceful existence together. However, Guru's history as a gangster unexpectedly resurfaces, threatening to destroy their idyllic life and forcing them to confront dangerous consequences. Their dream of a simple future is shattered as they struggle to escape the shadows of the past.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 What happens: full plot
  3. 3 Plot questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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What Happens in Gangster: Full Plot Summary

The whole story of Gangster (2016) explained, from the opening scene to the final frame: every key event, every twist and what it all adds up to. Read it as a quick recap before the sequel, to check a scene you missed, or to finally understand what really happened.

The film opens in the present day, on the anniversary of Kabir and Ruhi. While Kabir is shopping for his wife and returning home, he is shot by four masked gangsters. Just before he falls, a fifth shooter opens fire. He is rushed to the hospital, and a shocked Ruhi arrives to witness the moment. The story then shifts to a flashback that reveals how Guru became a feared gangster.

In a jail years ago, a young Kabir sits terrified as an older prisoner named Jamal tells him to kill his cellmate to prove his worth as a criminal. In return he would be freed. Kabir does so. Jamal tells him to work with him and calls him 'Beta'. Kabir calls him 'Baba'. Jamal tells him that one day he would rule and will be known as Guru. A few years later, Guru is a renowned gangster of Jamal and works exactly what Jamal tells him. He is always accompanied by his closest friend Guti. He is seemingly disturbed and wants to leave his business of being gangster. In an unwanted manner, he goes to kill Vishnu, one of their ex-members of gang. Guru, instead of killing him warns him to run away lest Jamal shall kill him. Later Guru learns Jamal's men have killed Vishnu.

Heartbroken, he next goes to Tommy, a ragtag and persuades him to share 70% of business with Jamal. At a party, to celebrate this, Guru sees a conspiracy being built against him by Chhotu, Tommy, Jameson and few others. Later, Guru and Guti drive at a point where the conspirators trap them into an accident. The car of Guru is hit. Guru comes out of car and fights with the rest as a pretty girl comes amidst. Guru is attracted towards her and falls for her.

Later they meet again at the hospital where Guru pays a hefty amount for expenses of a conspirator whom Ruhi brought to hospital. Over time, Ruhi and Guru get together well. Guru is now least bothered with gang. One day Guru confesses to Ruhi that he is a gangster, but says that he will leave this behind. He proposes to Ruhi and they get married. They then meet Jamal to seek blessings. Jamal asks Guru for a gift. Guru responds by saying he wants live a normal life. Jamal tells him to do so. But all three know that could never happen.

In present day, a shattered Ruhi waits for Kabir to gain consciousness. It is revealed that the fifth person who shot Kabir was Ruhi.

Ruhi tries to kill Kabir again to make sure he is dead. But the police inspector's arrival stops her. Just as Kabir gains consciousness, the duo reconcile and Ruhi pretends to be normal.

Back at home, Kabir calls Jamal to find who shot him. Meanwhile, Guti has find out the shooters were Tommy, Chhotu, Jamal, Jameson. But doesn't know who is the fifth person. Kabir tells Ruhi that he knows who all shot him and this scares her as she feels Kabir knows she shot him. Just as it seems things are about to go worse, Guti enters with his wife and son. Ruhi, Kabir and Guti leave hospital for Kabir's treatment. At the hospital parking lot, Ruhi is attacked by goons. Kabir arrives in time, but it is too late to save Kabir and Ruhi's unborn child. Disturbed, Kabir decides to resort to violence as he kills all those who shot him one by one. First, Chhotu then Jameson and Tommy. Meanwhile, trying to save Ruhi, Guti is killed. At last, he goes to kill Jamal, after a few encounters he kills Jamal in the same way he had killed his cellmate. Meanwhile, the police inspector discovers that the fifth person who shot Kabir was Ruhi. He goes to warn Kabir, to arrest him alive.

At Ruhi's mother's shop, Kabir arrives in a tired and hurt condition. Together, they leave for the place where they had first met. Kabir narrates that his changing from Guru the gangster to Kabir was just a small incident but real story began when Ruhi shot him. He wants to know why she did so. But Ruhi demands it's useless to say as Kabir is going to die. Saying this she points her gun towards Kabir. Kabir it was awful, having lost his friend Guti as well as his unborn child and it's better he dies. Ruhi then reveals she was never pregnant, and goons who attacked her was well plotted. Kabir also learns it was she who let the gangsters kill Guti.

Ruhi then reveals her romance with Kabir was a plot to get him killed in a violent way and not as a loving husband. She then says her plot was to revenge the death of her late husband Vishnu, whom Ruhi presumes to be shot by Kabir. Kabir smiles and says he never shot him, it was Chhotu. Hearing this Ruhi is perplexed and realises how Kabir has blindly loved her and she exploited his love. Slowly, a mentally broken Kabir walks into the middle of the road saying he is disturbed to know Ruhi did not love him. Ruhi realises that she in fact loves him, but is ashamed of what she did. A car runs into Kabir and he is dead. Ruhi runs to save him, crying. The film ends with Ruhi crying with Kabir's voice ringing in her head.

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Plot questions answered

Gangster Plot Explained: Your Questions Answered

The questions people ask most about Gangster (2016): what happens in the confusing scenes, why the characters do what they do, the twists, hidden details and what the ending means. Each answer contains spoilers.

Q1

Why did Ruhi shoot Kabir?

Ruhi shot Kabir because she believed he was responsible for killing her previous husband, Vishnu. She specifically targeted him on their anniversary to orchestrate his death in a violent manner, fulfilling her revenge plot. However, the truth that emerges later is that Kabir never killed Vishnu, it was actually Chhotu who murdered him.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Ruhi refuses to let Kabir explain who killed Vishnu, hinting at her predetermined belief and willingness to act without verification.

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Q2

Who killed Vishnu?

Vishnu was killed by Chhotu, not by Kabir as Ruhi believed. When Guru was ordered to kill Vishnu, he instead warned Vishnu to run away to save his life. However, Jamal's men subsequently killed Vishnu. Ruhi incorrectly blamed Kabir for the murder, which became the foundation of her revenge scheme.

Foreshadowing: Guru's decision to warn Vishnu instead of killing him is shown early, establishing that Kabir did not commit this killing.

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  • who killed vishnu
  • chhotu murderer
Q3

Why did Ruhi marry Kabir if she never loved him?

Ruhi married Kabir as part of a calculated revenge plot. She orchestrated their meeting at the hospital and gradually built a relationship with him solely to get close enough to kill him violently, mimicking the way her husband Vishnu was killed. Her entire romance was a facade to manipulate and ultimately murder Kabir.

Foreshadowing: Ruhi's sudden appearance during the car conspiracy and her willingness to help a conspirator she brought to the hospital reveal her strategic intent from the start.

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  • fake love
  • revenge marriage
  • manipulation
Q4

What happened to Guti?

Guti was killed while trying to protect Ruhi from goons in the hospital parking lot. When Ruhi was attacked, Guti sacrificed himself to save her, but the attack was actually orchestrated by Ruhi herself as part of her broader plan. Kabir later learns that Ruhi was complicit in Guti's death.

Foreshadowing: Guti's loyalty to Kabir and Ruhi is established early, making his death a significant emotional loss.

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Q5

Why did Guru want to leave the gangster life?

Guru became increasingly disturbed by the violent criminal world and wanted to escape it. After being ordered to kill Vishnu but choosing instead to warn him, and witnessing the consequences of that decision, Guru realized he wanted a normal life. He expressed this desire to Ruhi and sought Jamal's permission to leave, though Jamal indicated such an escape would be impossible.

Foreshadowing: Guru's hesitation during the Vishnu job and his visible distress throughout his criminal career foreshadow his desire for redemption.

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  • quit criminal life
  • normal life desire
Q6

What gift did Jamal ask from Guru after his marriage?

When Guru and Ruhi visited Jamal to seek his blessing for their marriage, Jamal asked Guru for a gift in return. Guru requested to live a normal life. Jamal granted permission but ominously stated that such a life could never truly happen, hinting at the inevitable pull of their criminal world.

Foreshadowing: Jamal's phrase 'one day you would rule' earlier establishes his belief that Guru could never truly leave.

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  • normal life request
  • jamal blessing
Q7

Was Ruhi actually pregnant with Kabir's child?

No, Ruhi was never pregnant. The pregnancy was a fabrication she used to manipulate Kabir further. When Kabir believes he has lost his unborn child after the parking lot attack, this grief drives him toward violent revenge. Ruhi later reveals the truth, that she was never pregnant, to deepen Kabir's emotional destruction.

Foreshadowing: Ruhi's pregnancy is mentioned but never confirmed through medical scenes, leaving subtle doubt.

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Q8

Why did Kabir become a gangster?

Kabir was forced into the criminal world while in jail. The older prisoner Jamal ordered him to kill his cellmate to prove his worth, promising freedom in return. After completing this brutal initiation, Kabir was taken under Jamal's wing and given the name Guru. Jamal mentored him to become a powerful gangster, predicting he would one day rule the criminal underworld.

Foreshadowing: Jamal tells young Kabir he would be known as Guru and would rule one day, setting the trajectory of his criminal path.

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  • jail killing
  • jamal mentor
Q9

How did Ruhi orchestrate the hospital parking lot attack?

Ruhi orchestrated the parking lot attack as part of her broader conspiracy to eliminate Kabir. She had goons attack her in the hospital parking lot, knowing Kabir would come to rescue her. The attack resulted in the supposed death of Kabir's unborn child and Guti's death, driving Kabir toward vengeful violence while eliminating his closest ally.

Foreshadowing: Ruhi's earlier manipulation of events and her connection to the conspirators establish her ability to coordinate attacks.

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  • goons attack
  • ruhi conspiracy
Q10

How did Kabir die in the end?

After learning the devastating truth that Ruhi never loved him and was responsible for his suffering, a mentally broken Kabir walks into the middle of the road. A car strikes him, killing him instantly. Ruhi rushes to save him, crying over his body, while his voice continues to echo in her head, underscoring the tragic conclusion.

Foreshadowing: Kabir's statement that 'the real story began when Ruhi shot me' foreshadows his psychological destruction leading to his death.

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Movie threads

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Curated lists built around what makes Gangster tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Movies about deceptive love and betrayal like Gangster

Stories where a passionate romance is secretly a weapon for revenge. If you were captivated by the shocking betrayal in Gangster, this collection features movies with similar plots where a seemingly perfect romance is a deadly façade. Discover other intense thrillers and dramas centered on long-con revenge, deceptive lovers, and the tragic consequences of trust shattered.

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  • Tone: dark, tragic, suspenseful
  • Pacing: fast, driven by twists
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern revolves around a central character seeking a new beginning, only to be ensnared by a romantic partner who is secretly an agent of their past misdeeds. The story builds towards a climactic reveal that turns the entire relationship on its head, leading to a violent and emotionally crushing confrontation.

Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here based on their shared core plot device: a romance that is a calculated act of vengeance. They deliver a similar emotional gut-punch through themes of profound betrayal, the shattering of hope, and the inescapable consequences of past actions.

Bleak crime dramas about inescapable pasts like Gangster

Tales of criminals who find love, only to be dragged back into a violent past. For viewers who appreciated Gangster's theme of a gangster unable to outrun his history, this list curates films with a similar fatalistic vibe. Explore stories of reformed criminals, cycles of violence, and bleak endings where the desire for peace is crushed by the weight of past crimes.

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  • Tone: dark, bleak, violent
  • Pacing: fast, relentless
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The journey typically starts with a character who has left a life of crime, often motivated by love. Their idyllic new existence is systematically dismantled by forces from their past, leading to a fast-paced, violent chain of events. The narrative structure emphasizes the inevitability of their downfall, resulting in a pessimistic conclusion with no redemption.

Why they belong together: These films share a core thematic focus on the cycle of violence and the impossibility of escaping one's past. They are united by a dark tone, high intensity, a fast pace driven by confrontation, and an emotionally heavy, bleak conclusion that offers no easy outs.

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