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Hate Story IV (2018) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2018 · 131 mins · Hindi
Echo score 31
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Directed by
Vishal Pandya
Starring
Shaad Randhawa, Gulshan Grover, Vivan Bhatena, Ihana Dhillon, Tia Bajpai, Urvashi Rautela
Budget
$2.9M

Tasha dreams of stardom and finds herself the object of attention from two charming but unscrupulous brothers who promise to elevate her career. However, she harbors a hidden agenda that puts both men in grave danger, leading to a deadly and suspenseful confrontation.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (13)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Hate Story IV
  6. 6 Every angle
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13 events in order · contains spoilers

Hate Story IV Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Hate Story IV (2018) 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. Confrontation over the intimate photo

    Tasha confronts Aryan about the leaked intimate photo on her phone. Aryan's girlfriend Rishma arrives with a gun, intending to kill him. A struggle ensues and Rishma is shot and dies, leaving the room heavy with tension.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Tasha's apartment
  2. Rajveer targets Tasha at a bar

    Two years ago in a London bar, Rajveer pursues Tasha and promises to make her a star. He hires goons to attack her so he can swoop in as the hero. A photo is taken of the bribery transaction, exposing the underhanded setup.

    When
    Two years ago
    Where
    Bar in London
  3. Aryan seduces Tasha at a party

    Two years ago at a party, Aryan gets Tasha drunk and they sleep together. She wakes up regretting what happened. Photos of the encounter are taken and later sent to her phone to torment her.

    When
    Two years ago
    Where
    Party
  4. Dispose of Rishma's body

    Present day, Aryan and Tasha quietly dispose of Rishma's body by dumping it in a river. They keep the act off the radar while the police search for clues.

    When
    Present
    Where
    River
  5. Tasha's mastermind reveal to audience

    Tasha reveals to the audience that she has orchestrated most of the events. She knew Rajveer bribed goons and, by spiking Aryan's drink, created the supposed 'proof' of their affair. She admits she sent the compromising photos to Rishma to set the plan in motion.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Tasha's home
  6. Tasha sabotages Rajveer's proposal

    Tasha publicly rejects Rajveer's marriage proposal, claiming Aryan told her that Rajveer lures women and abandons them. She also reveals that she and Aryan are involved in a clandestine alliance. Rajveer grows desperate as his plan unravels.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Public event
  7. Video of dumping supplied to Aryan

    Aryan receives a video clip on his phone showing him dumping Rishma's body. The footage intensifies the pressure on Aryan and widens Vikram's fear of a larger conspiracy.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Aryan's residence
  8. Vikram confronted by blackmail threats

    Vikram Khurana receives a threatening call from the blackmailer demanding he confess to the two-year-old crime in India. The caller gives him a deadline and hints that more secrets will surface. The pressure strains the family as the mystery deepens.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Vikram's home
  9. Two years ago: Bhavna's abduction attempt

    Two years ago in India, Rajveer tries to force Bhavna into his car while a passerby, Ashwin, tries to intervene. Aryan shoots Ashwin, and Bhavna's life is threatened by the case's fallout. Ashwin dies in hospital and Natasha (Tasha) and her mother arrive at the scene.

    When
    Two years ago
    Where
    India (public street and hospital)
  10. Hospital confrontation and threats

    In the hospital, Ashwin dies from his wounds while Natasha (Tasha) and Ashwin's mother confront the consequences. Bhavna's family is threatened to stay silent, tying the past to the present threat. Natasha vows to avenge her brother's death.

    When
    Two years ago
    Where
    Hospital
  11. Confrontation and murder by the grave

    Present: Rajveer, heartbroken, is told Aryan kidnapped Rishma and killed her. He confronts Aryan and threatens to reveal the truth, leading to a deadly struggle. Aryan kills Rajveer and dumps his body in a grave at Tasha's urging.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Grave site
  12. Monica's revelation and arrest

    Monica reveals the truth about Tasha to Aryan, exposing her manipulation. Aryan tries to shoot Tasha, but she knocks him out and injures herself. The police arrive and arrest Aryan.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Police station
  13. Ending credits: Rishma's alive reveal

    In the ending credits, Tasha blames Vikram for being a bad father. At Natasha's home, Rishma—thought dead—appears alive and stands beside Ashwin's picture. She reveals she had been Ashwin's fiancée when he was alive.

    When
    Ending credits
    Where
    Natasha's home

Last updated: October 09, 2025 at 15:32

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Timeline questions answered

Hate Story IV Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Hate Story IV (2018): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Who is Tasha really and what is her real identity?

Tasha is actually Natasha, the sister of Ashwin Choudhary who was killed two years earlier in India. She assumed the false identity of Tasha to infiltrate the Khurana family and execute her revenge plan.

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Q2

Why is Tasha seeking revenge against the Khurana brothers?

Tasha (Natasha) seeks revenge because her brother Ashwin was murdered two years ago. When Rajveer tried to force Bhavna into his car, Ashwin intervened. Aryan shot Ashwin first, and then Rajveer shot him again, killing him.

Foreshadowing: The earlier scene where Rajveer attempts to abduct Bhavna sets up the murder that fuels Tasha's revenge.

  • tasha revenge motive
  • ashwin murder
  • khurana brothers crime
Q3

What was the two-year-old crime that the blackmailer mentioned?

Two years ago in India, Rajveer attempted to abduct Bhavna. When a passerby named Ashwin Choudhary tried to help her, Aryan shot him. In a fit of rage, Rajveer shot Ashwin again, killing him. The Khurana family pressured Bhavna's family to stay silent.

  • two year old crime
  • ashwin killed
  • bhavna abduction
Q4

Is Reshma actually dead in the movie?

No, Reshma is not dead. In the ending credits, it is revealed that Reshma survived. She appears alive at Natasha's home, standing beside Ashwin's picture.

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Q5

What is Reshma's connection to Ashwin?

Reshma was Ashwin Choudhary's fiancée before he was killed. This connection is revealed in the ending credits, adding another layer to the story's web of relationships.

  • reshma ashwin fiance
  • connection reveal
Q6

How did Tasha manipulate Aryan into her plan?

Tasha spiked Aryan's drink at the party, got him intoxicated, and then took compromising photographs with him to create false evidence of their affair. She later sent these photos to Reshma to ignite conflict between Aryan and Reshma.

  • tasha manipulation
  • spiked drink
  • compromising photos
Q7

Why did Reshma come to Tasha's apartment with a gun?

Reshma came to Tasha's apartment after receiving the compromising photos that Tasha had sent to her phone. The photos appeared to show Aryan and Tasha together, making Reshma believe Aryan had been unfaithful, which drove her to confront them with a gun.

  • reshma gun
  • intimate photo
  • confrontation
Q8

Who killed Rajveer and why?

Aryan killed Rajveer during a confrontation at a grave site. Rajveer had learned that Aryan kidnapped Reshma and threatened to expose the truth about their crimes. In the struggle that followed, Aryan shot and killed his own brother.

  • rajveer death
  • aryan kills brother
  • grave confrontation
Q9

How did Tasha manage to get close to the Khurana family?

Tasha deliberately positioned herself to be discovered by Rajveer at a bar in London. Rajveer was looking for a new face for his company and was instantly drawn to her. She accepted his offer of stardom, knowing he had hired goons to stage a rescue attempt.

  • tasha enters khurana family
  • bar scene
  • hired goons
Q10

Why did Tasha publicly reject Rajveer's marriage proposal?

Tasha publicly rejected Rajveer to drive a wedge between the brothers. She told Rajveer that Aryan had warned her about Rajveer's predatory reputation with women, and claimed she was involved with Aryan, making both brothers turn against each other.

  • rajveer proposal rejection
  • brother rivalry
  • tasha manipulation
Q11

Who sent Aryan the video of him disposing of Reshma's body?

Tasha sent Aryan the video of himself dumping Reshma's body. This was part of her elaborate scheme to blackmail and control Aryan, pulling him deeper into her web of deceit and keeping him under her influence.

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  • body dumping evidence
  • tasha threat
Q12

Why was Aryan arrested at the end of the movie?

Aryan was arrested because Tasha knocked him out, injured herself to appear innocent, and told the police that Aryan was responsible for all the crimes including Reshma's murder. The police believed her story and arrested Aryan.

  • aryan arrested
  • tasha frames aryan
  • police arrest

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Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here for their shared focus on a vengeful protagonist, a fast-paced and suspenseful atmosphere, and a narrative built on layers of deception and psychological manipulation, resulting in a dark and intense viewing experience.

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Why they belong together: These films are united by a consistently dark tone, heavy emotional weight stemming from themes like corruption and betrayal, and a complex narrative structure that reveals the depths of moral decay among its characters.

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