Majboor

Majboor

Year: 1974

Runtime: 150 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Ravi Tandon

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A terminally ill man deliberately frames himself for a murder so his family can claim the reward money. After a successful operation, he escapes police custody and embarks on a determined quest to find the real killer.

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1

Surendra's rainy night visit and kidnapping

Ravi meets Surendra at his travel office on a rainy night. Surendra wears a large emerald ring and offers Ravi a lift in his car, sealing their brief interaction. Soon after, Surendra is kidnapped and a ransom of ₹5 lakhs is demanded by unknown abductors.

Night, rainy Ravi's travel office, city
2

Surendra's body found and police interrogate Ravi

Six months later, Surendra's dead body is discovered in a gutter, shocking everyone. CID Inspectors Khurana and Kulkarni interrogate Ravi, since he was the last person to have met Surendra. Ravi sticks to his alibi and worries about being implicated in the murder.

Six months after kidnapping Police station
3

Ravi learns of a brain tumour

Ravi experiences recurring headaches and seeks medical help. Dr. Shah orders an X-ray that reveals a brain tumour requiring immediate surgery, with possibilities ranging from a full cure to severe side effects. He is overwhelmed by the sense of responsibility toward his family.

Around diagnosis Clinic / hospital
4

Ravi schemes to frame himself for the murder

Meanwhile, Narendra announces a reward of ₹5 lakhs for Surendra's killer. Ravi devises a scheme to frame himself and secure money for his family, calling Khurana anonymously and planting fake evidence. The plan aims to ensure the killer is caught and the reward is claimed.

Shortly after diagnosis Ravi's home / police station
5

Arrest and courtroom confession

Khurana and Kulkarni arrest Ravi based on the planted evidence. In court, Ravi falsely confesses that he kidnapped Surendra, tied him up at an isolated location, and killed him in a ransom attempt. He is sentenced to death, devastating his family and Neela.

During trial Court
6

Emergency brain surgery in prison

Two months later, Ravi experiences another headache and is rushed to the prison hospital. Dr. Shah performs an emergency brain surgery, which succeeds without apparent side effects. However, Ravi remains a convicted man facing execution.

Two months after conviction Prison hospital
7

Ravi seeks justice and escapes with Neela

Ravi, with Neela and his lawyer Rane, seeks to reopen the case by finding fresh evidence. He escapes from the hospital and goes into hiding with Neela to chase down Surendra's real killer.

Immediately after surgery Prison hospital to safe house
8

Ring trail leads to Mahipat Rai and Michael D'Souza

Ravi and Neela follow the emerald ring to Mahipat Rai, who reveals the ring was sold to him by a curio shop owner. The trail leads to Michael D'Souza, a thief who confesses he stole the ring from Surendra on the rainy night.

Following escape City hotel / curio shops
9

Michael reveals Narendra's role

Michael explains what he witnessed that night and names the killer as Narendra, Surendra's driver. He reveals Surendra was murdered and the kidnapping was staged to cover the crime. Narendra's involvement complicates the case and raises questions about the motive.

Conversations after tracing ring Michael's location; city
10

The isolation cabin plan for the exchange

Prakash advises Michael to betray Ravi and strike a deal with Narendra for the reward. Michael plans an exchange where Ravi and Narendra will meet at an isolated cabin, with Michael intending to reveal the truth.

Evening Isolated cabin
11

Confrontation at the cabin; Michael is shot

At the isolated cabin, Narendra shoots three bullets into Michael, gravely injuring him while Ravi and Neela look on. Narendra aims to escape but is thwarted as Ravi rushes to fetch a doctor. Michael dies in Ravi's arms after providing crucial testimony.

Evening Isolated cabin
12

Testimony and arrest of Narendra; Ravi acquitted

Before dying, Michael testifies that Ravi is innocent and that Narendra is Surendra's killer. Police arrive at the scene and arrest Narendra for Surendra's murder and Michael's murder. Ravi is acquitted as the real killer is brought to justice.

Shortly after shooting Cabin / police site
13

Funeral and resolution

The film closes with Michael's funeral and a remembered oath that Ravi will be reunited with his family. The truth is established: Ravi's innocence is proven and his family can finally breathe again.

After events Funeral grounds

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