Jurm

Jurm

Year: 2005

Runtime: 150 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Vikram Bhatt

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Avinash Malhotra (Bobby Deol) is married to Sanjana (Lara Dutta). One night Sanjana is murdered, and Avinash is arrested for the murder of his wife.

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Trace every key event in Jurm (2005) 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

Marital tension erupts at a party

Avinash grows convinced Sanjana is cheating, even without solid evidence. He explodes in anger and humiliates her at a social gathering, prompting uneasy reactions from friends who try to calm him down.

Party
2

Tragic turning point: the murder

Later that night, the couple returns home where the tension spills into violence. Avinash brutally kills Sanjana in front of her uncle, a crime that shocks everyone and triggers a formal case.

Home
3

Court holds him responsible

The case goes to court and Avinash is sentenced to life imprisonment. The verdict seals his fate and leaves his friends and family stunned.

Court
4

Rohit helps Avinash escape

Desperate for freedom, Avinash pleads with his lawyer and friend Rohit. Rohit helps him escape but betrays him by fleeing with the money and leaving Avinash for dead.

5

Sonia saves Avinash

Saved by a friend, Sonia nurses Avinash back to health and helps him recover his strength. He begins to plot his next moves while hiding from authorities.

6

Revenge narrows to Rohit in Malaysia

Avinash vows to avenge himself and tracks Rohit to Malaysia, determined to settle the score. He narrows down Rohit's location and prepares for a confrontation.

Malaysia
7

Sanjana alive with Rohit

In a shocking twist, Avinash discovers Sanjana is alive and living with Rohit in Malaysia. The revelation shatters his plans and deepens his resolve for revenge.

Malaysia
8

Uncle reveals affair and motive

Avinash confronts Sanjana's uncle, who confirms that Sanjana was having an affair with Rohit and helped remove Avinash from their lives. The confession fuels Avinash's anger.

Malaysia
9

Uncle meets his end

Enraged, Avinash kills Sanjana's uncle, escalating his plan for vengeance. The act sets off a deadly chain of confrontations among the trio.

Malaysia
10

Sanjana and Rohit become cautious

Sanjana tells Rohit about Avinash, and Rohit becomes skeptical of her claims. A tense fight between Sanjana and Avinash ensues, narrowing the rift between them.

Malaysia
11

Inspector closes in

An inspector is dispatched to find the missing Avinash, and the pursuit eventually leads to Malaysia. The investigation starts connecting the dots of the past events.

Malaysia
12

Final confrontation and aftermath

The inspector's pursuit culminates in a parking-lot confrontation where Avinash knocks Sanjana unconscious and kills Rohit. The next day, Sanjana is arrested for Rohit's murder, and Avinash plans to start life anew with Sonia while Sanjana remains jailed.

Parking lot, Malaysia

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