Inquilaab

Inquilaab

Year: 1984

Runtime: 152 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Rama Rao Tatineni

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A wife becomes suspicious of her police officer-turned-politician husband.

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1

Rescue of Shankar Narayan and entrance into policing

Amar is an educated but underemployed young man who faces constant moral compromises as qualified jobs remain out of reach. A new politician, Shankar Narayan, promises an end to corruption but is publicly rejected by a hostile crowd. Amar unexpectedly rescues Shankar from a mob attack, earning his respect. Impressed by his bravery, Shankar offers to train Amar to become a police officer.

Before IPS exam City
2

Becoming ACP after IPS exam

After years of training, Amar clears the IPS exam and is posted as an ACP, beginning his career as an honest officer. He takes charge with integrity, vowing to clean up the system despite resistance from powerful interests. His early days on the force set the tone for his confrontations with corruption.

Post-IPS exam; ACP posting State Police Headquarters
3

Love with Asha and approval from Seetharam

Amar meets Asha, the daughter of wealthy Seetharam, and they fall in love. Seetharam agrees to the relationship after Shankar's insistence, recognizing Amar's sincerity. The romance unfolds amid political maneuvers and growing public attention.

Post-ACP; early romance Seetharam's circle
4

Discovery of corrupt network and blackmail

Amar uncovers a crime network that surprisingly includes Shankar and Seetharam as participants. He is blackmailed when a photo shows him handing a briefcase to Seetharam's partner, who is revealed to be the international smuggler Richard Louis. Under pressure, Amar is coerced into collaborating with the syndicate.

Several months after ACP City
5

Diamond mission and murder of Richard Louis

Seetharam orders Amar to retrieve diamonds from Richard Louis and to aid his escape from the police. Amar completes the assignment and kills Richard Louis, gaining immense popularity with the public. The act solidifies the syndicate's influence while tarnishing Amar's conscience.

During the assignment Richard Louis's hideout
6

Investigation reaches Amar's home

Inspector Pratap, Amar's colleague, obtains a warrant to search Amar's house on orders from the commissioner. He knows Amar retrieved the diamonds but cannot locate them, fueling suspicion and mounting tension. The investigation threatens to expose Amar's double life.

Following Louis incident Amar's home
7

Asha's departure and misunderstanding

Asha misunderstands Amar due to the mounting conspiracy and leaves with their newborn child. Amar's personal life shatters as trust dissolves and his relationship strain deepens. The separation drives him to question his choices and loyalties.

After investigation Amar and Asha's home
8

Resignation from the police

Heartbroken, Amar resigns from the police force, stepping away from the badge and the system he once swore to protect. He starts to rethink his path as the political landscape shifts around him. The decision marks a turning point in his pursuit of power.

Immediately after separation City
9

Entrée into politics and CM rise

At Shankar's urging, Amar enters politics and files for nomination, leveraging the syndicate's support. He wins and becomes Chief Minister, effectively placing the syndicate's network inside the government. His ascent marks a dramatic convergence of crime and state power.

Election period; becomes CM State capital
10

Cabinet massacre and betrayals

During a cabinet meeting, Amar proclaims a drastic plan to massacre those in power for the country's welfare. He takes ruthless action, killing Seetharam and Shankar along with others who stand in his way. The violent purge exposes how far his ambition has driven him and the depth of the syndicate's corruption.

Cabinet meeting State capital cabinet chamber
11

Asha's reconciliation with Amar

Asha learns of Seetharam's crimes and the blackmail that forced Amar into criminal acts. She confronts him and agrees to reconcile, choosing to stand by him despite everything. Their bond endures the storms of politics and violence.

Post-massacre Amar's home
12

Public reaction and arrest

Amar surrenders to the police for his crimes and is arrested. A crowd gathers around the police vehicle as they demand his release, showing mixed support and sympathy for the former hero turned controversial figure. The crowd's response captures the film's ambivalence toward his choices.

After surrender Road outside police station

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