Lai Bhaari

Lai Bhaari

Year: 2014

Runtime: 158 mins

Language: Marathi

Director: Nishikant Kamat

FamilyDramaAction

Sumitra travels to Pandharpur to find a ray of hope, after Sangram killed her husband and son and took over their business.

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1

Village admiration and Sumitra's vow

Pratap Singh Nimbalkar and Sumitra Devi are respected in their rural community for their hands-on social work, providing land and shelter to poor farmers. However, Sumitra faces stigma after nine years of marriage for not bearing a child. A maid urges her to pray at Pandharpur, and Sumitra vows to dedicate her firstborn to the deity if a child arrives.

Before birth Rural village
2

Pregnancy news and Pratap's London trip

Sumitra becomes pregnant and shares the news with Pratap. He is modern-minded and skeptical of tradition, and he even travels to London to see the wider world before fully embracing the idea of a child.

During pregnancy Sumitra's home
3

Birth and naming of Prince

After the baby is born, Pratap returns to the village and publicly names the child Abhay Singh, nicknamed Prince. The birth marks a new generation under the weight of tradition and expectation.

Birth Home village
4

Twenty-five years later: Prince returns

Twenty-five years pass, and Prince returns home after studying abroad. His arrival signals a new chapter as his extended family and rivals begin to test the boundaries of land and loyalty.

Twenty-five years later Home village
5

Sangram's menace to farmland

Sangram emerges as a menacing force determined to seize farmland from the village through intimidation. Pratap warns Sangram to stop, but the conflict quickly escalates.

Early present timeline Village farmland
6

Nandini recruited to manipulate Prince

Sangram hires Nandini, Pratap Singh’s secretary, to manipulate Prince into signing questionable property papers. Nandini's machinations push Prince toward a troubling decision and threaten the village's future.

During the conflict Pratap Singh’s office
7

Prince's resistance and the fatal accident

Prince resists signing the papers, standing firm against Sangram's pressure. Sangram's plan culminates in a fatal accident when a truck crashes into Prince's car.

Shortly after the manipulation attempt Road outside the village
8

Sumitra's pilgrimage to Pandharpur

Devastated, Sumitra Devi travels to Pandharpur to plead for help from Lord Vitthal. Her pilgrimage becomes a turning point as the family seeks divine intervention to cope with the loss.

Immediately after Prince's death Pandharpur temple
9

Mauli appears and confronts the goons

Outside the temple, Mauli—a rough lookalike of Prince played by the same actor—appears and confronts the goons harassing the villagers. His bold presence foreshadows a confrontation that could redeem Prince's legacy.

During the temple visit Pandharpur temple vicinity
10

Twins revelation

In a dramatic twist, it is revealed that Sumitra Devi had given birth to twins years earlier: one child was sent to the deity, and the surviving son is Mauli. This revelation reframes who Prince truly was and explains Mauli's street-smart resilience.

Revelation moment Village home
11

Mauli takes up the quest for revenge

Mauli steps forward to confront Sangram and seek revenge. The clash will test loyalty, family bonds, and the village's sense of justice.

After revelation Village and farmland
12

Forces collide over land and justice

With Mauli taking the mantle, the stage is set for a coming confrontation that could redefine land rights and justice in the village. The story moves toward a decisive showdown that will determine the future for generations to come.

Near future Village

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