Laawaris

Laawaris

Year: 1981

Runtime: 203 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Prakash Mehra

ActionDrama

Left in the care of the alcoholic Gangu Ganpat, orphan Heera, who names himself after a stray dog, learns to survive on the streets. As a young man he works for Mahendar Singh and falls for Mohini, who rejects him for his unknown lineage. Determined to discover his parents, Heera turns to the only possible source—Gangu, whose constant drunkenness leaves him vague and unreliable.

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Timeline – Laawaris (1981)

Trace every key event in Laawaris (1981) 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

Vidya learns she is pregnant

Vidya, a famous singer, discovers she is pregnant with Ranvir Singh's child. Ranvir wants the pregnancy aborted, but Vidya refuses and breaks up with him, leaving with her brother without informing him.

1951 Vidya's home
2

Vidya dies giving birth

Vidya dies while delivering the baby. Her brother hands the newborn to driver Gangu Ganpat, instructing him to kill the child.

1951 Birth scene
3

Ranvir's guilt over Vidya

Ranvir Singh is haunted by guilt over betraying Vidya, whom he believes might be dead. The memory of Vidya's love weighs on him as he goes on with his life.

1951 Ranvir Singh's residence
4

Gangu decides to raise Heera

Gangu Ganpat, a drunkard, decides not to kill the baby and instead raises him. He names the infant Heera and begins caring for him, hoping to profit later from the boy.

1951 Gangu Ganpat's home
5

Thirty years later: Heera's life begins in 1981

In 1981, Heera has grown up. When he refuses to give Gangu liquor, the old man reveals that Heera is an orphan and explains the truth about his birth. Heera leaves his guardian, unsettled by these revelations.

1981 Gangu's shack
6

Heera takes a factory job

Heera secures employment at Mahendar Singh's factory, where he immediately notes that workers are not paid fairly. He decides to take a stand against the exploitative practices and fight for the workers' rights.

1981 Mahendar Singh's factory
7

Mohini falls for Heera

Mohini, Kailashnath's daughter, falls in love with Heera without knowing his true lineage. She is drawn to his integrity and his compassion for the workers.

1981 Factory setting
8

Mahendar plots to kill Heera

Mahendar transfers Heera to work at a hill-station estate with the explicit plan to kill him. Heera remains unaware of the danger as he continues to gain allies at the estate.

1981 Hill station estate
9

Heera meets Ranvir Singh

At the hill-station estate, Heera meets Ranvir Singh, who is unaware of their shared parentage. Heera's character and courage begin to win Ranvir's goodwill.

1981 Hill station estate
10

Climax: Ranvir is hurt during the plot

During a function, Mahendar's plot to eliminate Heera goes awry and Ranvir is injured. The incident draws out the truth and intensifies the stakes for Heera.

1981 Estate function
11

Ranvir accepts Heera as his son

In the climactic sequence, Ranvir discovers Heera's true parentage and openly accepts him as his legitimate son, reuniting Vidya's family and bringing the estate back together.

1981 Ranvir's family estate

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