Gehraiyaan

Gehraiyaan

Year: 2022

Runtime: 148 min

Language: Hindi

Director: Shakun Batra

DramaComedyRomance

As ambition and monotony collide in her 30th year, Alisha Khanna's life is disrupted by the arrival of her cousin Tia and Zain, sparking a journey of self-discovery. As old wounds resurface, Alisha and Zain navigate their pasts to break free from the shackles that bind them, embarking on a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the quest for authenticity.

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Timeline – Gehraiyaan (2022)
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1

Alisha's Struggles Begin

Alisha, a 30-year-old yoga instructor, embarks on a challenging journey to secure investments for her buggy app. After spending Rs 8 Lakhs on her project, she finds herself grappling not only with financial burdens but also with personal issues related to her life with her unemployed boyfriend, Karan.

2

Relationship Tensions

Alisha feels increasingly stifled by Karan's controlling nature, particularly as he refuses to share his writing with her. This lack of communication further strains their relationship, leaving Alisha feeling isolated and anxious amid her other struggles.

3

Escape to Alibaug

Invited by her cousin Tia, Alisha and Karan travel to a lavish beach house in Alibaug. In this environment of wealth and familial drama, Alisha and Zain, Tia's fiancé, begin to form a bond over their shared painful histories, leading to flirtation and deeper connections.

Alibaug
4

A Moment of Guilt

After an intimate encounter with Zain, Alisha feels a wave of remorse and attempts to return to her life with Karan. However, her resolve is shaken when she discovers Karan has shared his writing with Tia, leading her to feel betrayed and alone.

5

The Start of an Affair

Feeling neglected and betrayed, Alisha reignites her connection with Zain. Their affair complicates her already tumultuous life, as Alisha struggles to manage her emotions and the dynamics with Karan and Tia.

6

Family Strains Surface

As Tia navigates the death of her father, Alisha and Karan's shared familial ties strain under the past reveals. The tension is heightened due to their fathers' history as business partners, exacerbating the already complex relationships among them.

7

Professional Gains

With Zain's support, Alisha's app begins to attract new investors, providing a glimmer of hope amid her personal chaos. Their relationship deepens as they work together, but underlying tensions continue to loom in both their personal lives.

8

Karan's Proposal

During Alisha's birthday celebration, Karan proposes to her, and despite her feelings for Zain, she accepts. This decision weighs heavily on Alisha as she experiences internal conflict between societal expectations and her true desires.

9

Complications Arise

Alisha discovers that Karan has been hiding a significant rejection of his book from her, leading her to call off their engagement. She feels suffocated by Karan's controlling nature and fears falling into the same despair that befell her mother.

10

Zain's Company Troubles

Tensions escalate when Zain's company faces scrutiny due to a money laundering scheme involving one of his investors. Despite Zain's reassurances, the pressure mounts, straining their relationship as he becomes increasingly overwhelmed.

11

A Tragic Confrontation

During a crucial moment aboard Zain's yacht, Alisha confronts him about the affair and the secrets surrounding it. The situation turns dire when Zain slips and drowns, resulting in a haunting moment for Alisha as she grapples with the loss.

Zain's yacht
12

Deepening Despair

Returning home after Zain's death, Alisha faces overwhelming stress which leads to a miscarriage. This event plunges her deeper into despair, forcing her to confront the weight of her choices and the cascading effects of her relationships.

13

Seeking Justice

As Tia seeks justice for Zain's untimely death, Alisha grapples with the interwoven secrets of their families and her own hidden past. The investigative narrative spirals, highlighting the impact of familial betrayal and unresolved grief.

14

Reconciliation with the Past

Two years later, Alisha finds herself reconciling her relationship with her father and confronting the pain of her mother's hidden past. This journey of healing indicates a glimmer of hope as she learns to navigate her own narrative.

15

Building New Bonds

At Karan's engagement party, Alisha encounters Tia, suggesting a potential renewal of their once-fractured friendship. This moment emphasizes that while the past cannot be erased, it can be faced, paving the way for new relationships and personal growth.

Last Updated: October 25, 2024 at 10:31

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