Khosla Ka Ghosla!

Khosla Ka Ghosla!

Year: 2006

Runtime: 135 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Dibakar Banerjee

Comedy

When recent retiree Kamal Khosla discovers that a land shark named Khurana has seized his plot, his elder son devises an elaborate con to win it back. He ropes in his loyal friends and the rest of his quirky, dysfunctional family, turning a desperate fight for property into a clever, comedic battle of wits.

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1

Kamal secures the dream plot and sets a family future

Kamal purchases a plot of land in South Delhi for ₹30 lakhs and pays ₹5 lakhs in commission to Vijendar, marking the start of his long-held dream of a two-storey family home. The purchase triggers hope about security and status for the Khosla family, even as money remains tight. The family begins to envision a better future around this asset, with Cherry's career prospects in mind.

South Delhi, Delhi
2

Cherry's NY move plan strains father-son bond

Cherry expresses desire to move to New York for work, creating tension with Kamal who fears losing relevance. The conflict frays during a family gathering when Cherry's intention is revealed. Meghna and Asif are involved in the conversations, highlighting the parallel pull between ambition and family duty.

Khosla home
3

Bhoomipujan exposes encroached land and failed protection

During the Bhoomipujan ceremony, the Khoslas learn the plot is encroached by squatters connected to builder Kishan Khurana. Vijendar offers limited relief by redirecting Kamal to bid higher, but the price remains beyond Kamal’s means. The discovery deepens Kamal’s sense of vulnerability while Bunty begins to contemplate drastic steps to reclaim the land.

Plot site, South Delhi
4

Kamal is arrested for trespass; acquitted but squeezed financially

A bold but failed attempt by Bunty and a group of wrestlers to reclaim the land leads to Kamal's arrest on false trespass charges. Khurana’s influence ensures he is acquitted, yet a new demand of ₹12 lakhs looms, leaving Kamal crushed and resigned. The incident exposes the corrupt maneuvering surrounding the land dispute.

Khurana's encroached plot / police station
5

Kamal urges peace, Cherry reassasses his NY plan

Following the turmoil, Kamal pleads for his family to avoid further confrontations and suggests Cherry focus on the New York opportunity. Yet Cherry’s resolve softens as he recognizes his father’s vulnerability and chooses to help, signaling a shift in their relationship. Meghna and Asif reveal their own past victimization by Khurana, adding urgency to the plan.

Kamal's home
6

The fake land deal is hatched to outsmart Khurana

Meghna and Asif recruit Bapu, a theatre manager, and Mani to impersonate a Dubai-based buyer, M. L. Sethi, and stage a legitimate-looking sale near the Fisheries Department land. Kamal is wary, but Sahni persuades him to let Cherry join the ruse. The plan hinges on convincing Khurana and Munjal through convincing documents and performances.

Meghna’s circle; Bapu’s troupe
7

Con begins as actors present fake documents to Khurana

Bapu and Mani present fake documents to Khurana and Munjal, staging a sale through Sethi Associates. The con relies on a few troupe members remaining in place while others travel to Bangalore for performances. The staged setup deceives Khurana into believing a real deal is underway.

Khurana’s farmhouse
8

Con reaches a tense turn; cash changes hands

At Khurana’s farmhouse, the con tightens as the real cash exchanges hands and Khurana becomes drunk and vulnerable. Cherry, Asif, Meghna, Kamal, and remaining troupe members seize ₹35 lakhs, while the others head to Bangalore to keep the ruse alive. The plan appears to be succeeding at this moment.

Khurana’s farmhouse
9

The next morning, Kamal regains land by returning with ₹12 lakhs

The following morning, Kamal and Cherry present ₹12 lakhs to Khurana and Munjal, recovering possession of the land. Khurana withdraws, defeated by the thwarted scheme, and the rest of the cash is shared among the Khoslas, Asif, and Bapu’s troupe. The family reclaims their future, albeit with relief tempered by the deception used.

Khurana’s farmhouse
10

Cherry changes name and redirects life toward home

Cherry decides to change his name to Chirag, abandoning the New York move. Bunty launches his own real estate venture, signaling a new generation taking charge of the family’s fortune. Cherry and Meghna marry and settle into New Khosla Kunj on the reclaimed plot.

New Delhi; New Khosla Kunj
11

Khurana learns he’s been outsmarted and chooses silence

Khurana realizes he has been outsmarted and resolves to pretend nothing happened to protect his reputation. The deception, though successful for the Khoslas, leaves him with the bitter fruit of knowing a master plan humiliated him financially and publicly.

Khurana’s circle
12

New beginning for the Khoslas

With the conflict resolved, the Khosla family forges a fresh start on the reclaimed plot, a home that embodies their resilience and unity. The film closes on a note of optimism as Kamal’s fears of insignificance dissolve in the face of newfound family strength.

New Delhi; New Khosla Kunj

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