Kambakkht Ishq

Kambakkht Ishq

Year: 2009

Runtime: 134 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Sabbir Khan

ComedyDramaRomanceActionEpic heroes

A charismatic stuntman and a glamorous supermodel, both convinced that love is a myth, are forced together by a chain of comic mishaps and high‑octane clashes. Their rivalry turns into unexpected affection as they navigate laughs, danger, and the realization that romance can blossom where they least expect it.

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1

First clash at the wedding

Stuntman Viraj Shergill and medical student Simrita Rai meet at Lucky and Kamini's hastily planned wedding. They immediately develop a mutual distaste for the opposite sex and share a belief that marriage isn't in their future. The encounter sets the tone for their ongoing rivalry.

Wedding day Wedding venue
2

Simrita tests her theory by delaying the wedding

Simrita convinces Kamini to test her belief that men pursue only one thing by delaying Lucky and Kamini's vows for three months. She hopes to prove that Lucky isn't truly different from other men. The plan sows seeds of conflict between Kamini and Lucky.

Shortly after the wedding announcement Kamini's wedding planning session
3

Viraj counters with a jealousy ploy

Hearing of Simrita's plan, Viraj doubles down by trying to trigger Kamini's jealousy. He schemes to show Kamini a supposed 'girlfriend' in Lucky's life at a local disco. The stunt creates comic suspense but also escalates tension between the central couples.

Soon after the delay plan Local disco bar
4

Disco plan backfires and leads to divorce court

The ruse backfires when law enforcement interrupts the scheme at the disco, and Kamini and Lucky's marriage plans crumble under scandal. They are dragged into divorce court as the incident threatens their future together. The chaotic moment becomes a turning point for both pairs.

Same night Disco bar; Divorce court
5

Probation and marriage counselling

A judge orders Kamini and Lucky into a three-month probation with compulsory marriage counselling to repair trust issues. The court ruling formalizes the fragility of the relationships and sets a next phase to resolve their differences. Simrita and Viraj watch the proceedings with mixed emotions.

Immediately after the ruling Divorce court
6

Separately to Italy: Simrita and Viraj relocate

Both Simrita and Viraj end up traveling to Italy independently, each seeking a distraction from the tensions back home. Simrita goes to model and earn money for medical bills, while Viraj accompanies Lucky for a relaxing getaway. Their paths cross only by chance in a different country.

Between the divorce incident and the hospital visit Italy
7

Simrita in Italy: modeling to pay bills

In Italy, Simrita tries to secure a quick cash flow by modeling, funding her medical expenses. The exposure in a new setting contrasts with her tumultuous feelings toward men. The trip also deepens the distance between her and Viraj.

During the Italy leg Italy (modeling assignment)
8

Viraj in Italy: a vacation with Lucky

Meanwhile, Viraj travels with Lucky to Italy to unwind the marital stress. The trip provides him temporary solace but also stirs unresolved feelings about Simrita. The Italian voyage minimizes the sense of urgency back home.

During the Italy leg Italy (vacation with Lucky)
9

Watch pendant becomes a hospital complication

Back home, Simrita is gifted a watch pendant from her aunt Dolly, intended as a good luck charm. It hangs from a bracelet on her wrist and becomes a crucial symbol when a hospital emergency puts her in Viraj's orbit. Soon the pendant's fate and its symbolism begin to intertwine their lives.

Before the hospital incident Simrita's wrist; Aunt Dolly's gift
10

Emergency surgery and the watch goes missing

Viraj suffers a serious work accident and is rushed to the hospital where Simrita is interning as a medical student. She is tasked with performing his emergency surgery, and in the process the watch pendant ends up inside his stomach. The strange medical mishap becomes a focal point of both professional and personal tension.

During the emergency surgery City hospital
11

Retrieving the watch and growing bitterness

Post-surgery, Simrita tries various methods to retrieve the stubborn watch from Viraj's stomach. The failed attempts reveal her bitterness toward perceived unfaithfulness by her father and sister's ex-husband. Viraj starts to understand that her anger masks deeper vulnerabilities.

Immediately after surgery Hospital
12

Viraj breaks away and moves on, then confesses later

After overhearing her troubling truth, Viraj distances himself and briefly seeks another relationship with Denise Richards, hoping to forget Simrita. Denise bluntly asks him to go to Simrita, rekindling the possibility of a real connection between them.

Several days later Off-site rendezvous; Denise Richards' setting
13

Wedding revelation and final kiss

Simrita resolves to confess her true feelings for Viraj at the wedding ceremony, hoping to mend what they've lost. Denise supports the idea and urges him to go to Simrita. The two embrace in the car and share a passionate kiss, driving off together toward a future.

At the wedding finale Kamini and Lucky's wedding / in the car

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