Gumrah

Gumrah

Year: 1993

Runtime: 149 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Mahesh Bhatt

DramaActionCrime

Roshni Chadha earns a living singing, becoming her family's sole breadwinner. She meets wealthy Rahul Malhotra, who recognises her talent and launches her professional singing career. Their collaboration blossoms into mutual love. While traveling abroad, Roshni is arrested for possessing cocaine; Rahul disappears, leaving her to face prison alone.

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1

Roshni's birth and her father's absence

Roshni Chadda is the only child of Sharda Chadda. Her father Prakash left before she was born under unclear circumstances, leaving questions about his whereabouts and fate.

Pre-birth
2

Mother's illness and sending Roshni to Mumbai

Sharda is diagnosed with a terminal illness. To help her daughter become independent, she sends Roshni to Mumbai with a family friend, starting her journey away from home.

During mother's illness Home town
3

Roshni arrives in Mumbai and meets Rahul

In Mumbai, Roshni meets Rahul Malhotra, who is impressed by her voice and helps launch her music career. Their collaboration also sparks a romantic connection as she rises.

Early career Mumbai
4

Jaggu's admiration and unreciprocated feelings

As Roshni climbs to fame, Jagannath 'Jaggu' becomes a devoted admirer. His romantic feelings for her are not returned, creating tension around his role in her life.

During rising fame Mumbai
5

Sharda's confession about Prakash

Before she dies, Sharda reveals that Prakash was falsely accused of a national crime and forced to leave due to pressure from Roshni's grandmother. She urges Roshni to find her real father.

Before mother's death
6

Decision to search for Prakash and trip to Hong Kong

Roshni decides to search for Prakash and travels to Hong Kong with Rahul to find him. The trip marks a turning point as old family secrets surface.

During the search Hong Kong
7

Arrest in Hong Kong

Roshni is arrested for cocaine trafficking in Hong Kong, and Rahul vanishes without explanation. The charges quickly funnel her into a high-stakes legal battle.

During arrest/trial Hong Kong
8

Trial, death sentence, and prison abuse

Roshni is tried and sentenced to death in Hong Kong. Inside the prison, she endures harsh conditions and abuse from guards, testing her resilience.

After arrest Hong Kong prison
9

Jaggu arrives to help and hires a lawyer

Jaggu arrives in Hong Kong to support Roshni and hires a lawyer to pursue her case. His loyalty extends beyond his unreciprocated affection.

During imprisonment Hong Kong
10

Escape plan and the jailbreak

An escape plan is set in motion. During a confrontation with the guards, Roshni kills a guard in self-defense, and Jaggu kills the prison warden, allowing them to flee.

During escape Prison
11

Escape and return to India

Roshni and Jaggu escape and return to India. The escape marks a turning point as they reclaim their freedom from the Hong Kong prison system.

Post-escape India
12

Airport revelation about Prakash

At the airport, Roshni learns that Prakash is her father and that he had been wrongly accused of treason years earlier. The revelation confirms her mother's warnings and changes her quest.

Upon return to India Airport
13

Rahul's confession and confrontation

Roshni confronts Rahul, who admits involvement in drug trafficking and framing her. She slaps him and has him arrested, seeking accountability for the manipulation.

Shortly after returning to India
14

Reunion with Prakash and marriage to Jaggu

Roshni reunites with her father Prakash. She eventually marries Jaggu with his blessing, closing her journey and starting a new life.

End of story

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 11:00

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