Koi Jaane Na

Koi Jaane Na

Year: 2021

Runtime: 141 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Amin Hajee

Echo Score: 19
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After a painful breakup, a writer plagued by severe writer’s block retreats to a tranquil hill station to recover his muse. There he meets a woman who helps him rediscover love, but the peace is shattered when a copycat serial killer appears, killing everyone nearby and forcing the protagonist to confront both his inner demons and a deadly menace.

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Trace every key event in Koi Jaane Na (2021) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Kabir kills Vicky Singhania at EGO

Disguised as a famous writer, Kabir corners drug dealer Vicky Singhania at the discotheque EGO and fatally shoots him. He manages to escape during a tense police raid, avoiding immediate capture. The killing sets off a chain of consequences that ripple through his professional and personal life.

Night during police raid EGO discotheque
2

Court orders Kabir to finish the second half

A court orders Kabir to deliver the second half of his bestseller within three months. Rashmi, his ex-wife and publisher who gained most of his wealth in alimony, uses the leverage to push him for results. The ruling intensifies his already fragile professional situation.

Three months from ruling Courtroom
3

Rashmi hires Ricky to investigate

Suspecting Kabir is writing for someone else, Rashmi hires detective Ricky Rosario to investigate. Ricky’s assignment targets Kabir’s alleged outside writer, setting up a conflict between the two men. The probe places Rashmi at the center of the dispute.

Shortly after ruling Rashmi's office
4

Kabir's ghostwriting binds him to Zaran Khan

Kabir is contractually unable to write for other publishers and continues ghostwriting the 'Zaran Khan' series. The clandestine work keeps his talents under wraps while he struggles with publicity and expectations. This secret work explains why he is under pressure from Rashmi and the publisher.

5

Kabir befriends Suhana in Panchgani

In Panchgani, Kabir befriends Suhana, a resort receptionist, beginning a wary but important connection. Their conversations reveal personal histories and mutual reliance as the plot unfolds. The quiet resort town provides a backdrop for their evolving relationship.

Early in the film Panchgani (resort)
6

Ricky breaks in and finds evidence

Ricky bribes Bindia, the gardener’s daughter, to gain access to Kabir’s home and uncovers a hidden laptop. The laptop confirms Kabir’s ghostwriting of the Zaran Khan series. This discovery escalates Ricky’s leverage and opens the door to blackmail.

After Panchgani meeting Kabir's home
7

Ricky extorts Kabir

Rather than reporting Kabir, Ricky blackmails him, demanding triple Rashmi’s pay for silence. Kabir is forced to navigate the threat while keeping his secret intact. The exchange deepens the moral complexity of both men.

Shortly after discovery Kabir's home
8

Kabir confides and plans to frame Ricky

Kabir confides in Suhana about the extortion and she suggests framing Ricky as the ghostwriter. Ricky refuses to be framed, complicating Kabir’s plan to deflect suspicion. The tension heightens between the trio as loyalties bend.

Soon after Kabir's home
9

Ricky is murdered; Kabir becomes a suspect

That night, Ricky is found murdered on the highway and Kabir becomes the prime suspect. Suhana steps in with a false alibi to protect him. The case spirals into a web of accusations and half-truths.

The night of the murder Highway
10

Suhana witnesses another murder; hair clip found

Suhana later visits Ricky’s photographer friend and witnesses his murder by a mysterious man who also threatens her. At the crime scene, she retrieves her lost hair clip, a small but crucial clue amid the chaos. The events deepen the sense of danger surrounding Kabir and Suhana.

Subsequent to Ricky's murder Crime scene / unknown
11

Police investigation uncovers Kabir's secret room

Police Officer Ashwini Kalsekar investigates both murders and discovers Kabir’s secret room, but there isn’t enough evidence to arrest him yet. The lack of solid proof preserves Kabir’s freedom while fanning suspicion. The inspector’s notes foreshadow a deeper, ongoing inquiry.

Ongoing investigation Kabir’s residence
12

Kabir reveals his legal resolution and alter ego

Kabir reveals he has resolved the legal issue by backdating contracts and publicly outs himself as Zaran Khan on his blog. The revelation reframes his public identity and his relationship with Rashmi. It marks a turning point in the mystery, making his alter ego undeniable.

After the case Blog
13

Suhana’s trauma and Dr. Rao identified

Suhana opens up about witnessing her father kill her family, a trauma that led to her schizophrenia diagnosis. She identifies Dr. Rao, her doctor from St. Paul’s mental asylum in Bangalore, as the second murderer she suspects. The revelation links her state of mind to the unfolding murders.

Earlier St. Paul’s mental asylum, Bangalore
14

Confrontation ends with Suhana's death; aftermath

In a confrontation, Suhana dies after grabbing a gun, and Kabir reveals she had committed suicide. The charges against her are dropped, and she surrenders to recovery at St. Paul’s, with Kabir visiting daily. Officer Kalsekar remains suspicious as the case continues to echo the Zaran Khan novels, and Dr. Rao’s involvement is dismissed but not forgotten.

After confrontation St. Paul’s / confrontation scene

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