Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani

Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani

Year: 1988

Runtime: 155 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Kalpataru

ComedyDramaFamily

A dysfunctional family is in turmoil after the son of a mild-mannered man accuses his wife of having an affair.

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1

Introduction of the wealthy Dhanraj family

The Dhanraj family lives in a sprawling mansion, basking in immense wealth. The parents rule the household while their children and their spouses fill the big house with constant activity. A harsh temper drives much of the family tension, hinting at the storms to come.

Dhanraj mansion
2

Amar falls in love with Asha and keeps it secret

Amar meets the beautiful Asha and the two fall in love. He decides not to reveal their relationship to avoid his mother's ruckus, sharing the secret only with Sita because she is like a second mother to him. Uma overhears the conversation and begins to plot.

Dhanraj estate
3

Uma manipulates Ram against Sita

Uma overhears and seeds doubts, suggesting Amar and Sita are involved. Ram, easily swayed, begins spying on the two and grows convinced of an affair. The seed of distrust threatens to derail the family.

Dhanraj villa
4

Ram's suspicion grows as Amar and Sita try to plan the marriage

Amar and Sita keep their plans to marry secret while Ram's jealousy festers. He interprets their behavior as hidden infidelity and escalates monitoring. The tension between Ram and Sita deepens.

Dhanraj residence
5

Asha resists Mrs. Dhanraj's violence; defends herself

Asha decides she will not tolerate Mrs. Dhanraj's brutality any longer. When Mrs. Dhanraj attacks, Asha breaks her stick into two, signaling her resistance. The incident marks a turning point in her endurance.

Dhanraj household
6

Amar and Mr. Dhanraj push Uma to move to her husband's house

Amar and his father conspire to relocate Uma to her husband's home, aiming to protect everyone from their mother's cruelty. Amar urges Mr. Dhanraj to take charge of the family leadership. The plan brings a rare moment of solidarity among them.

Dhanraj residence
7

Mr. Dhanraj steps up and beats his wife

Mr. Dhanraj rises to the moment and confronts his wife's cruelty by beating her. The family cheers the change in leadership as they seek to protect themselves from her violence. A new order seems to be forming.

Dhanraj residence
8

Ram attempts suicide and Deepa helps him

Ram, after a night of despair, is rescued by Deepa, a doctor who chooses to help him recover. She realizes he is drawn to her but limits her responses to his worsening condition. Their complicated interaction adds another layer to the family drama.

Hotel
9

Sita becomes pregnant; Ram suspects Amar is father

When Sita becomes pregnant, Ram jumps to the conclusion that Amar is the father. His insecurities widen the rift between him and his wife. The pregnancy becomes a focal point in the looming family crisis.

Dhanraj residence
10

Ram accuses Sita of infidelity and seeks divorce

Ram returns home and openly accuses Sita of cheating, demanding that she sign divorce papers. He also asks Deepa to marry him, further complicating the situation. The household is strained as trust collapses.

Dhanraj residence
11

Ram pursues Deepa; she refuses; Ram threatens Deepa

Ram goes to Deepa's house after she declines to marry him. She refuses to be with him, which enrages him and leads to violent threats. Amar and other family members intervene as the situation escalates.

Deepa's house
12

Uma confesses manipulation and necklace theft

Uma confesses that she tried to incite Ram against Sita and that she stole a necklace Ram had given to Sita. The revelation exposes the true source of much of the family's trouble. The family looks to resolve the estrangement.

Dhanraj residence
13

Asha explains the true park meeting

Asha clarifies that Amar and Sita had gone to a park not to hang out but for Sita to meet Asha. The misunderstanding is unraveled, exposing Ram's misplaced suspicions. This realization marks a turning point toward reconciliation.

Park
14

Ram realizes his mistake and rushes to Sita

Ram recognizes his error and hurries home upon hearing the truth. He finds Sita at the brink of suicide and acts quickly to save her. The moment triggers a renewed sense of unity within the family.

Dhanraj residence
15

Family reunion and restoration of harmony

With the truth exposed and tempers cooled, the Dhanraj family is reunited. They confront their grievances and embrace a more cautious, compassionate path forward. The house ends in reconciliation after a season of turmoil.

Dhanraj mansion

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