Kabir Singh

Kabir Singh

Year: 2019

Runtime: 172 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga

Echo Score: 73

Budget: $8.5M

RomanceDramaMoving relationship storiesBollywood emotional dramasEmotional teen coming-of-age stories

A brilliant but volatile medical student named Kabir falls deeply in love with Preeti during their college years. Their relationship faces strong opposition when Preeti's father disapproves and forces her into an arranged marriage. This leads to heartbreak and a downward spiral for Kabir as he struggles to cope with the loss of his love.

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1

Kabir's brawl and the dean's ultimatum

During an inter-college football match, Kabir's anger erupts into a brawl with players from the opposing team. The dean warns him to apologize or leave the college, but Kabir chooses to stay after spotting a new student, Preeti. The incident marks him as a troublemaker and sets the stage for his obsession with Preeti.

Inter-college football match venue (Delhi Institute of Medical Sciences campus)
2

Preeti arrives and Kabir publicly claims her

Kabir and his friends announce to the student body that Kabir has exclusively claimed Preeti. She is initially timid as she navigates college life. Kabir's intense personality draws her attention, blurring boundaries between control and care.

Delhi Institute of Medical Sciences campus
3

Romance blossoms and Preeti reciprocates

Despite his overbearing attitude, Preeti gradually opens up to Kabir and their relationship deepens. He grows protective, and she begins to reciprocate his feelings. The pair's bond becomes the center of their social circle.

Campus and surrounding areas
4

Graduation and move to Mussoorie

Kabir graduates with an MBBS degree and moves to Mussoorie for further studies. The separation tests their bond as distance grows between them. He tries to stay connected while chasing his ambitions.

Mussoorie
5

Long-distance relationship endures

Over the next few years, their relationship endures despite the miles between Delhi and Mussoorie. They communicate and support each other, signaling a deep commitment. The distance becomes a proving ground for their love.

Between Delhi and Mussoorie
6

Confrontation with Preeti's father

Preeti introduces Kabir to her conservative parents, but her father Harpal quickly catches them kissing and ejects Kabir from the family home. Harpal's disapproval hardens into open hostility toward Kabir. The incident marks a turning point in Kabir's status with the family.

Preeti's family home
7

Harpal's ultimatum and Kabir's overdose

Harpal pressures Preeti to choose between her family and Kabir, giving them six hours to decide. When she cannot reach Kabir in time, a despondent Kabir self-destructs, injecting morphine and slipping into unconsciousness for two days. The act triggers a crisis that drives the couple’s rift.

Preeti's family home / Kabir's apartment
8

Gatecrashing the wedding

Upon regaining consciousness, Kabir learns Preeti is being forced into an arranged marriage. He gatecrashes the wedding party, but Harpal beats him and has him arrested. The incident cements Kabir's alienation from Preeti's family.

Wedding venue
9

Ostracized from the family

After his release, Rajdheer distances Kabir from the family, cutting him off socially and financially. Kabir must navigate a life outside the family umbrella. The estrangement pushes him toward his own path.

Rajdheer's circle / family estate
10

A new life and self-destructive coping

With his friend Shiva's help, Kabir rents a flat and joins a private hospital as a surgeon. He copes with heartbreak by abusing drugs and alcohol, even naming a new dog Preeti in his memory. He rises to professional success while spiraling personally.

Rented flat and private hospital
11

Emergency surgery and license suspension

During a hungover day off, Kabir is called in for an emergency surgery and collapses from dehydration. Tests reveal alcohol and cocaine in his system, leading to a formal case against him. An in-house hearing results in a five-year medical license suspension and eviction from his flat.

Hospital and residence
12

Funeral and reconciliation with father

The morning after, Kabir learns of his grandmother’s death and attends the funeral. He reconciles with his father, and the event rekindles hope that he can mend his ways. He resolves to quit his destructive habits.

Grandmother's funeral, family home
13

Park encounter and pregnancy reveal

A few days later, Kabir encounters a visibly pregnant Preeti in a park and offers to raise the child if she is unhappy in her marriage. She bursts into tears and explains how she has suffered, leaving the door open for reconciliation. This moment bridges their past with a potential future.

Park
14

Truth, marriage, and family reconciliation

Preeti reveals that she left her husband and that the child is Kabir's; she had been avoiding contact until now. They marry and reunite with their families, with Harpal apologizing and the families coming together. The film ends with the couple on a beach with their baby.

Family homes / wedding scene

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 13:04

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