Hurdang

Daddu, an aspiring IAS officer, grows disillusioned with the system and decides to cheat the civil service exams. He teams up with local strongman Loha Bhaiya to leak exam papers, hoping a passing score will win Jhulan’s hand. This marks the start of his descent into corruption that shapes the coming protests.

The government announces the Mandal Commission recommendations, sparking massive student protests across the nation. Loha sees a political opening in the unrest and pressures Daddu to take a leading role on their university campus. The plan shifts from personal gain to public confrontation.

Daddu’s impulsive drive clashes with Jhulan’s focus and ambition as they both chase the dream of becoming IAS officers. Their relationship endures frequent breakups and reconciliations, underscoring the tensions between love and career. The mounting chaos tests their bond.

Amid escalating protests, Jhulan distances herself from Daddu, recognizing his misguided priorities. She agrees to an arranged marriage with a naive IAS officer, seeking stability and a conventional path. The decision widens the rift between the lovers.

On the day protests reach their peak, Daddu becomes a central figure and is arrested by authorities. Jhulan, meanwhile, is preparing for her wedding, unaware of the turning points unfolding around them. The capture underscores the danger the movement faces.

Facing jail, Daddu escapes police custody by disguising himself as an officer. He evades pursuit and moves to a safer place where he can plan his next steps. The escape dramatizes the personal risk he is willing to take for Jhulan.

Daddu discovers that Jhulan has drugged her husband to flee the arranged marriage and reunites with her. They seek refuge at Loha’s house, hoping to survive the crackdown and plot their next move. The alliance with Loha’s world tightens around them.

Loha convinces Daddu to make one final appearance at the protest to rally the students. He frames the moment as a last push against the Mandal changes, while secretly planning the outcome for his own gain. The plan foreshadows deeper treachery.

Daddu’s best friend uncovers Loha’s plot to kill him by setting him on fire. The friend sacrifices himself to shield Daddu, showing the high personal cost of the political game. This act shifts the emotional stakes of the conflict.

Realising Loha’s betrayal, Daddu fights back and kills Loha and his brother. The violent confrontation marks a brutal turn in the power struggle surrounding the protests. Daddu’s actions sever his ties to the corrupt world he briefly trusted.

With the immediate danger behind them, Daddu and Jhulan decide to take their petition to the President of India, seeking to halt the Mandal Commission recommendations. Their alliance has endured through violence and deception, culminating in a hopeful act of citizen activism. The journey emphasizes their continued devotion to public service.

The film closes with the couple determined to fight for what they believe is right, despite the costs. They walk toward a moment of national significance, carrying the petition that embodies their commitment to reform. The ending reframes personal sacrifice as a larger political statement.