Hum

Hum

Year: 1991

Runtime: 184 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Mukul Anand

RomanceAction

Tiger serves the local don Bhaktawar, yet he refuses to stay silent whenever Bhaktawar threatens his friends or family. After Bhaktawar murders his girlfriend Jumma’s brother Gonsalves for defying the don, Tiger vows to exact revenge, his loyalty to loved ones fueling a violent showdown.

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Timeline – Hum (1991)

Trace every key event in Hum (1991) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Bhaktawar's dock rule and Tiger's extortion

In 1975, Bhaktawar dominates the Mumbai docks, forcing workers into brutal labor and squeezing profits. Tiger extorts money from the workers to support his father Pratap, who serves as Bhaktawar's enforcer. Tiger also harbors a secret love for Jumma, the sister of his best friend Gonsalves.

1975 Mumbai docks
2

Gonsalves' resistance and family tragedy

Gonsalves publicly opposes Bhaktawar's regime and is killed by Bhaktawar. The violence that follows claims Tiger's father and his stepmother. Tiger now shoulders the burden of caring for his two young half-brothers, Kumar and Vijay.

1975 Mumbai
3

Tiger vows to kill Bhaktawar; intervention by Girdhar

Tiger resolves to kill Bhaktawar in retaliation. Inspector Girdhar intervenes and reminds him of his dying stepmother's plea to protect his family. He urges Tiger to let the police bring Bhaktawar to justice.

1975 Mumbai
4

Girdhar and Arjun dismantle Bhaktawar's case

Girdhar and Havaldar Arjun Singh steal money from Bhaktawar's safe and torch Bhaktawar's house to destroy evidence. They murder Bhaktawar's wife and daughter in the blaze, leaving no witnesses.

1975 Mumbai
5

Bhaktawar arrested; Tiger escapes; Jumma's vow

Police arrest Bhaktawar for the deaths of Tiger's family and send him to jail. Tiger escapes on a train amid the chaos. Jumma refuses to abandon Tiger, insisting his brothers must be cared for.

1975 Mumbai train
6

Train bombing and family escape

Girdhar bombs the train carrying Tiger and his brothers to eliminate witnesses. Tiger and his brothers survive the explosion and manage to escape.

1975 On a train
7

Sixteen years later: Shekhar's new life in Ooty

Sixteen years later, Tiger has renamed himself Shekhar and built a respectable life as a farmer and timber merchant in Ooty. He remains a protective older brother to Kumar and Vijay, who still see him as their elder.

1991 Ooty
8

Kumar and Aarti; Jyoti's arrival

Kumar has become a police officer and is married to Aarti. They have a daughter named Jyoti.

1991 Ooty
9

Vijay and Anita; Rana Pratap Singh

Vijay studies in college and is in love with Anita. Anita is General Rana Pratap Singh's daughter, who wants her to marry a military officer.

1991 Ooty
10

Jumma and Girdhar's fortunes

Jumma has become a successful actress, while Girdhar and Havaldar enjoy a luxurious life funded by the stolen money. They have prospered on the ill-gotten gains from Bhaktawar and his gang.

1991 Ooty
11

Bhaktawar's release and manipulation

Bhaktawar is released from jail and is manipulated by Girdhar into believing that Tiger killed his family. This false belief fuels Bhaktawar's plan to confront Shekhar.

1991 Ooty
12

Abduction and confrontation begin

Tracking Tiger to Ooty, Bhaktawar abducts Aarti and Jyoti in Bangalore and confronts them with his version of Shekhar’s past. Kumar learns Shekhar's true identity and blames him for the kidnapping. Jumma weighs in, reminding them of the sacrifices that kept the family safe.

1991 Ooty and Bangalore
13

Jumma's explanation of sacrifices

Jumma explains to Vijay and Kumar the sacrifices Shekhar made to keep the family safe. Her account helps clear the misunderstandings about Tiger's hidden past.

1991 Ooty
14

Rescue and truth revelation

Tiger, Kumar, and Vijay rescue Aarti and Jyoti and reveal that Girdhar murdered Bhaktawar's family. The truth redefines Tiger's role as protector of the family.

1991 Ooty/Bangalore
15

Final confrontation and reunion

Bhaktawar ties himself to a bomb with Girdhar; the explosion kills both of them. The family is finally reunited and lives in happiness.

1991 Unknown

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