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Khud-Daar (1982) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
1982 · 169 mins · Hindi
Directed by
Ravi Tandon
Starring
Amitabh Bachchan, Prem Chopra, Sanjeev Kumar, Parveen Babi, Bindiya Goswami, Vinod Mehra

Directed by Ravi Tandon, this 1982 Hindi film features a musical score by Rajesh Roshan with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri. Its ensemble cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Vinod Mehra, Sanjeev Kumar, Prem Chopra, Mehmood, Bindiya Goswami and Tanuja. The story was later remade in Tamil as Padikkadhavan starring Rajinikanth and in Telugu as Driver Babu with Sobhan Babu.

On this page (6)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (13)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Khud-Daar
  6. 6 Every angle

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13 events in order · contains spoilers

Khud-Daar Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Khud-Daar (1982) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Hari leaves home for two months

    Hari leaves home for two months to complete his law degree. Seema, newly married and jealous of Hari's affection for Govind and Rajesh, ill-treats the two brothers. The mistreatment forces the brothers to leave home and escape to Bombay.

    When
    Right before departure
    Where
    Home
  2. Brothers reach Bombay and find shelter

    In Bombay, after days of doing menial labor, Govind and Rajesh are taken in by Rahim, a widower. Rahim offers them a home and a chance to start over. This marks the brothers' new life in the city.

    When
    Shortly after leaving home
    Where
    Bombay
  3. Govind becomes taxi driver to fund Rajesh's education

    Govind takes on the burden of supporting his brother's education and becomes a taxi driver known as Chhotu Ustad. He bears the hardship with quiet dignity, providing for both of them. Rajesh, meanwhile, grows ambitious and begins to spurn Govind's sacrifices.

    When
    Soon after settling in
    Where
    Bombay
  4. Rajesh marries Manju and becomes ghar jamai

    Rajesh marries Manju, daughter of the wealthy Seth Verma, and becomes a ghar jamai. This alliance signals a shift away from his brother and the frugal life they once shared.

    When
    Not long after Chhotu Ustad's start
    Where
    Verma residence
  5. Bansi recruits Rajesh for drug smuggling

    Bansi, Verma's brother, secretly uses Rajesh to run a drug-smuggling operation using Verma Transport Company vehicles. Rajesh's appetite for quick wealth blinds him to the danger. The network's growth pulls the brothers deeper into crime.

    When
    During the early operations
    Where
    Verma Transport Company
  6. Police foil operation; Anwar injured

    One operation is foiled by the police, and Anwar, Rahim's son, is left seriously injured. The exposure of the smuggling scheme threatens Govind and Rajesh. The family begins to fracture under mounting pressures.

    When
    During the thwarted transport
    Where
    City streets
  7. Kidnapping attempt and Rahim is killed

    Bansi's men attempt to kidnap Anwar to destroy evidence while Govind is away. In the skirmish that ensues, Rahim is shot fatally. The death devastates the family and fuels a desire for justice.

    When
    During the attempted kidnapping
    Where
    Rahim's home and surrounding streets
  8. Rajesh seeks Govind's mercy after Rahim's death

    In the aftermath, Rajesh realises how he has been used by Bansi and seeks Govind's mercy. Govind wrestles with a sense of duty toward his brother despite the betrayal. The brothers' bond is put to a severe test.

    When
    After Rahim's death
    Where
    Home
  9. Seth Verma murdered; Rajesh framed

    Bansi murders Seth Verma and tries to frame Rajesh for it. The crime compounds the brothers' peril and makes Govind desperate to prove his brother's innocence. The fight against the conspiracy tightens around them.

    When
    Following Rajesh's mercy request
    Where
    Verma residence
  10. Govind is accused; Hari presides as judge

    Govind is found at the scene and accused of murder. Hari, now a leading legal eagle in the city, presides as the judge over the case. The courtroom becomes the battlefield where truth must emerge.

    When
    Trial begins
    Where
    Courtroom
  11. Hari becomes defense attorney and investigates

    Hari steps down as judge and becomes Govind's defense attorney. Through astute investigations, he uncovers crucial truths and reveals the real identities of the accused and his brother. The courtroom drama deepens as secrets come to light.

    When
    During the trial
    Where
    Courtroom
  12. Bansi is captured after confrontation with Hari

    Bansi, cornered, attempts to shoot Hari and escapes the courtroom. Govind tracks him down in his beloved taxi Basanti, and Bansi is finally arrested. The net of justice closes around the criminal conspirators.

    When
    After the courtroom climax
    Where
    City streets; Basanti taxi
  13. Brothers reconcile

    With Bansi's arrest, the three brothers reconcile and renew their bond. They vow to stand together against future troubles and find strength in family. The story ends on a note of unity and justice achieved.

    When
    Finale

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Timeline questions answered

Khud-Daar Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Khud-Daar (1982): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Govind become a taxi driver in Bombay?

Govind took on the responsibility of providing for his brother's education after they were forced to leave home. He became a taxi driver known as Chhotu Ustad, working hard to support Rajesh's schooling despite facing many hardships in Bombay.

  • govind
  • chhotu
  • taxi driver
  • education
  • support brother
Q2

Why did Rajesh marry Manju Verma and become ghar jamai?

Rajesh grew ambitious and fashion-conscious after settling in Bombay. He abandoned his brother's frugal lifestyle and married Manju, the daughter of wealthy Seth Verma, becoming a ghar jamai (married into the family) for financial gain.

  • rajesh
  • manju
  • marriage
  • ghar jamai
  • ambition
Q3

How did Rajesh get involved in drug smuggling?

Bansi, Seth Verma's brother who secretly arranged Rajesh's marriage to Manju, recruited Rajesh for drug-smuggling operations using Verma Transport Company vehicles. Rajesh's appetite for quick wealth blinded him to the danger and he became a pawn in Bansi's criminal network.

  • bansi
  • drug smuggling
  • verma transport
  • rajesh
  • criminal
Q4

Who killed Rahim and why?

Rahim was shot and killed by Bansi's men during a kidnapping attempt. They tried to kidnap Anwar (Rahim's son) to destroy evidence linking the smuggling operation to the family, and in the ensuing clash, Rahim was fatally shot.

  • rahim death
  • bansi
  • kidnapping
  • anwar
  • murder
Q5

Why did Bansi frame Rajesh for Seth Verma's murder?

After Rahim's death, Rajesh realized he had been used by Bansi and sought his brother Govind's mercy. In response, Bansi murdered Seth Verma and pinned the crime on Rajesh to silence him and keep control of the smuggling operation.

  • bansi
  • seth verma
  • murder frame
  • rajesh
  • conspiracy
Q6

Why was Govind accused of murder?

Govind was found at the scene of Seth Verma's murder and was wrongly accused. Bansi had set him up to take the fall, using the crime to eliminate both Rajesh and Govind while covering up his own involvement.

  • govind
  • accused
  • murder trial
  • bansi
  • frame up
Q7

Why did Hari step down as judge to become Govind's attorney?

Hari, the brothers' older half-brother who had become a leading lawyer and judge in the city, presided over Govind's trial. Realizing the case involved conspiracy and his brother was innocent, he stepped down as judge and took on the role of defense attorney to ensure justice was served.

  • hari
  • judge
  • attorney
  • defense
  • brother
Q8

How was Bansi finally captured?

After Bansi attempted to shoot Hari and escaped from the courtroom, Govind pursued him through the city in his beloved taxi Basanti. Govind caught up with Bansi and arrested him, finally bringing the smuggling network to an end.

  • bansi
  • captured
  • basanti
  • taxi
  • chase
Q9

Why did Rajesh betray his brother Govind?

Rajesh became consumed by ambition and greed after marrying into wealth. He allowed Bansi to recruit him for drug smuggling and turned his back on Govind's sacrifices. However, after seeing the consequences of his actions, Rajesh realized he had been merely a pawn in Bansi's larger game.

  • rajesh
  • betrayal
  • ambition
  • bansi
  • brother
Q10

Why did Bansi try to kidnap Anwar?

Bansi's men attempted to kidnap Anwar to destroy evidence linking the smuggling operation to the Verma Transport Company. They targeted Anwar while Govind was away, hoping to eliminate the witness and cover up the crime.

  • anwar
  • kidnap
  • bansi
  • evidence
  • smuggling
Q11

How did the three brothers reconcile in the end?

With Bansi arrested and the truth exposed, the three brothers, Govind, Rajesh, and Hari, were reconciled. They renewed their bond and vowed to stand together against future troubles, finding unity despite the betrayals and losses they endured.

  • brothers
  • reconciliation
  • united
  • hari
  • family

Movie threads

More Movies Like Khud-Daar, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Khud-Daar tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Movies about Brothers Torn Apart like Khud-Daar

Sibling bonds are broken by greed and lies, leading to tragic consequences. If you liked the intense drama of brotherly betrayal in Khud-Daar, explore these movies. This collection features similar stories of sibling bonds fractured by greed and crime, leading to courtroom battles, emotional turmoil, and a search for justice or reconciliation.

  • dramatic
  • tense
  • heartbreaking
  • suspenseful
  • gritty
  • redemptive
  • Tone: dark, dramatic
  • Pacing: fast, high-stakes
Why these movies?

The story pattern: These stories typically begin with a strong fraternal bond, which is systematically destroyed by one brother's actions—often involving a criminal enterprise or a false accusation. The plot escalates through legal battles, violent confrontations, and deep emotional wounds, culminating in a final reckoning that may offer redemption but cannot erase the pain.

Why they belong together: Movies in this thread share a core narrative of fraternal conflict fueled by betrayal. They deliver a heavy emotional impact through themes of broken trust, and maintain high tension with fast-paced plots involving crime, legal drama, and violent climaxes.

Gritty Crime Dramas with a Bittersweet Ending like Khud-Daar

Justice is achieved, but only after immense personal loss and sacrifice. Fans of Khud-Daar's gritty world of smuggling and betrayal will appreciate these movies. Discover similar crime dramas where the hero's quest for justice culminates in a bittersweet victory, marked by heavy emotional losses and a tone that is dark yet ultimately redemptive.

  • gritty
  • tense
  • melancholic
  • suspenseful
  • dramatic
  • heartbreaking
  • Tone: dark, gritty, bittersweet
  • Pacing: fast, propulsive
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative follows an ordinary person or a minor criminal who is pushed into a high-stakes conflict with a powerful antagonist. The journey involves false imprisonment, violent confrontations, and the loss of loved ones. The climax resolves the central conflict, but the ending is tinged with sadness for what was irreparably broken.

Why they belong together: This thread groups movies that balance a dark, gritty tone with a fast-paced plot of crime and revenge. They share a specific emotional arc: a heavy, melancholic mood leading to a conclusion that offers resolution but not pure happiness, creating a powerful and memorable experience.

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