Khuda Gawah

Khuda Gawah

Year: 1992

Runtime: 193 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Mukul Anand

ActionAdventureRomance

Baadshah Khan falls for Benazir, a warrior who bested him at buzkashi. She refuses marriage unless he retrieves the head of father’s murderer, Habibullah, from India. After succeeding, he returns to India, only to be caught in misfortunes that separate them. Years later his daughter Menhdi appears, securing his release from prison and a final reunion.

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1

Romance ignited during a Buzkashi competition

During a Buzkashi competition in Afghanistan, Badshah Khan falls for Benazir. He vows to marry her only if he brings Habibullah's head, the man who killed her father. The dangerous bargain sets the romance against a backdrop of vengeance.

During the Buzkashi competition Afghanistan
2

Badshah travels to India to locate Habibullah

He travels to India to find Habibullah and discovers him imprisoned. Badshah decides to break Habibullah out and take him back to Afghanistan. The mission triggers pursuit by those who want to stop him.

After the competition India
3

Habibullah's head is severed; Ranveer trails

Badshah defeats Habibullah by severing his head to deliver proof for Benazir. Ranveer Sikhri, the jailor, trails him and vows to punish the act. Badshah warns he will return in a month to face consequences.

One month later India
4

Badshah returns to Afghanistan and marries Benazir

Badshah returns to Afghanistan and marries Benazir, honoring their bargain. The marriage strengthens their bond despite the blood price involved. They begin a life together away from the chase.

After returning to Afghanistan Afghanistan
5

Badshah surrenders after the time limit

As the month passes, Badshah returns to India and surrenders to Ranveer. He is imprisoned for five years, starting a long separation from Benazir. The sentence cements his status behind bars.

After marriage; following the month India
6

Khuda Baksh becomes guardian

While Badshah serves his sentence, Khuda Baksh, his childhood friend, becomes guardian for Benazir. He also looks after Mehndi, Badshah's daughter, in his absence.

During imprisonment Afghanistan
7

Pasha abducts Heena to force Badshah's release

To avenge Habibullah, Habibullah's brother Pasha abducts Heena, Ranveer's daughter, and demands Badshah's release in exchange for her safety. The kidnapping sets off a new cycle of crime and counter-moves.

While Badshah is jailed India
8

Badshah escapes; Ranveer is killed

Badshah escapes from prison and confronts Pasha in a tense showdown. In the chaos, Inspector Aziz Mirza shoots and kills Ranveer Singh, adding personal tragedy to the conflict.

During the escape India
9

Badshah confesses and is sentenced to 15 years

With Ranveer's daughter used as leverage by Pasha, Badshah publicly admits to killing Ranveer and is sentenced to 15 years in prison. The verdict deepens his entanglement with the crime world.

Courtroom trial India
10

Salma kills Aziz; Badshah takes the blame

Aziz's wife Salma kills her husband to protect Badshah, believing Raja needs him. Badshah takes the blame for the murder to shield Salma and her son from retaliation. The act compounds his guilt and keeps his daughter’s loyalties tense.

During imprisonment India
11

Benazir asks Khuda Baksh to look after Mehndi

Benazir sends Khuda Baksh to check on Badshah and asks him to care for Mehndi. He promises to protect her and tells Benazir that Badshah is dead so she can move on.

During imprisonment India
12

Mehndi grows up; Heena and Raja reveal family ties

Upon Badshah's release, he meets his grown daughter Mehndi, who has learned that her father survived. Heena, Ranveer's daughter, is now a police officer, and Raja Mirza, Aziz's son, has returned with a thirst for vengeance.

On his release India
13

Raja learns truth; forms alliance

Raja discovers the truth about his father and reconciles with Badshah. He joins forces with Badshah and Heena to confront Pasha.

After revelations India
14

Final battle and Pasha's fall

In a climactic sequence, Badshah and Benazir grab Pasha's arms as they ride on separate horses and throw him to a rock, killing him. The act avenges Habibullah and signals the couple's victory.

Climactic confrontation India
15

A sunset ending

Badshah and Benazir ride off into the sunset together, finally united after years of trials. Their love endures the cost of vengeance and exile.

End of the film India

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