Humjoli

Humjoli

Year: 1970

Runtime: 156 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Ramanna

ComedyDramaRomance

A man, after marrying an heiress, plots his wife’s murder and deserts his daughter, only to be shocked when his estranged daughter returns home years later.

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Timeline – Humjoli (1970)

Trace every key event in Humjoli (1970) 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

Gopal Das marries Roopa for her property

Gopal Das attends a wedding that is called off because the bride Roopa is dark. Seizing the chance, he marries Roopa to gain her property. He still harbors his love for Shyama and promises to discard Roopa and marry her.

2

Gopal vows to discard Roopa and marry Shyama

Gopal returns to Shyama and reassures her that Roopa will be replaced. He vows to discard Roopa and marry Shyama, continuing his scheming ways. The tension sets the stage for future deception.

3

Birth of Rani

Gopal and Roopa are blessed with a baby girl, Rani. The arrival deepens Roopa's trust in Gopal before the truth of his greed becomes clear.

4

Gopal's murder plot and the baby’s rescue

Due to extortion by Shyama, Gopal plots to kill Roopa and the baby. The plan is foiled when the child is rescued, and Gopal is forced to hide the infant from discovery. The act casts a dark shadow over the household and foreshadows future consequences.

5

Gopal marries Shyama and raises Rani

Years pass and Gopal marries Shyama, secretly rearing Rani while presenting a respectable facade. He maintains the appearance of a loving husband to Shyama while keeping Rani hidden from public knowledge.

6

Rani in college and love for Rajesh

In college, Rani falls in love with Rajesh, Shyama's brother. After studies, Rajesh and Shobha return to the city, and Gopal arranges a job for Rani as his personal secretary, insisting that no one should know she is his daughter.

7

Rajesh and Shobha move closer to Gopal

Rajesh and Shobha leave their father's house due to his remarriage and move to the same city as Rani. Rajesh befriends Shivram, who rents a room in his house, and Rajesh later secures a job at Gopal's office with Rani's help.

8

Shivram and Shobha marry

Shivram falls for Shobha and they marry, adding another bond to the tangled family web. The new couple's presence complicates loyalties and the dynamics around Gopal's secret.

9

Man Mohan uncovers the truth and threatens

Man Mohan, a distant relative of Shyama, shadows Gopal and discovers the truth about Rani's parentage. He threatens to force Gopal to marry Rani by brandishing a letter about the plan to slay Roopa.

10

Gopal's impostor ploy to break Rajesh and Rani

Gopal pleads with Rajesh to break up with Rani, even pretending to be an impostor to drive a wedge between them. Rajesh senses the ruse but remains steadfast in his love for Rani.

11

Gopal confesses and surrenders

Gopal realizes Rajesh's honesty, tells Rani the truth, and helps unite them. He then surrenders himself to the police.

12

Roopa alive and Shyama's death

Roopa is revealed to be alive, setting up the final confrontation. Man Mohan schemes to eliminate her, while Shyama dies protecting Roopa.

13

Rajesh rescues Roopa and clears Gopal's name

Rajesh rescues Roopa and clears Gopal's name. The truth brings reconciliation within the family and frees Gopal from suspicion.

14

Wedding of Rajesh and Rani

The story ends on a happy note with Rajesh and Rani's marriage. The family is reunited, and Roopa's safety and the future look bright.

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 14:10

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