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Mere Dad Ki Maruti (2013) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2013 · 101 mins · Hindi
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Directed by
Ashima Chibber
Starring
Saqib Saleem, Ravi Kishan, Ram Kapoor, Prabal Panjabi, Benazir Shaikh, Rhea Chakraborty

Twenty-something Sameer, a carefree young man, impulsively takes his dad’s brand new Maruti for a date with Jasleen, nicknamed "Chandigarh Ki Shakira." A night of fun, including a drive along the Gehri route and a kiss, leads to disaster when the car goes missing. This Maruti was intended as a wedding gift for his sister, and represents the only significant expense his frugal father, Tej Khullar, has ever made. Now, Sameer has three days to recover the car before his dad finds out, or he’s in serious trouble. His frantic search leads him to encounter quirky characters and unexpected challenges, including a black market dealer and even a confrontation with the Chandigarh police.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (14)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
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14 events in order · contains spoilers

Mere Dad Ki Maruti Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Mere Dad Ki Maruti (2013) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Tej Khullar gifts a Maruti Ertiga for the wedding

    In Chandigarh at Khullar House, Tej Khullar buys a brand-new Maruti Ertiga as a wedding gift for his daughter Tanvi and her fiancé Raj. The car's arrival signals prestige and sets a central plot device for Sameer's misadventures. The gift foreshadows the conflict over responsibility and loyalty in the family.

    When
    Pre-wedding
    Where
    Khullar House, Chandigarh

  2. Sameer borrows the Ertiga for a 10 PM date with Jasleen

    Sameer secretly borrows the Ertiga to impress Jasleen, the hottest girl in college, by taking her out at night at 10 PM. He hopes the car will help him win her attention and perhaps a date. The night ends with a flashy ride and a dangerous gamble with consequences.

    When
    10 PM
    Where
    College area, Chandigarh

  3. Sameer loses the car to a valet

    After dropping Jasleen off, Sameer realizes the car is missing because he handed the keys to a supposed valet to impress his date. The valet drives away and is later stopped by a cop, who suspects him of wrongdoing and abandons the car on a roadside. The loss triggers panic and a frantic search.

    When
    Late night
    Where
    Chandigarh streets

  4. All-night search for the Ertiga

    Sameer and his best friend Gattu spend the night scouring Chandigarh for the missing Ertiga, checking if it was towed or stolen. They chase every lead, worried that the wedding and family plans are starting to unravel. The early morning finds them exhausted but hopeful.

    When
    Overnight to morning
    Where
    Chandigarh

  5. Pathan agrees to sell a stolen Ertiga

    To salvage the situation, Tej's family meets dealer Pathan and agrees to buy a stolen Ertiga, hoping to have a car in the house by the next day in exchange for Rs 5 Lakhs. The plan places them on the edge of legality and adds pressure to resolve the crisis before the wedding. The tension escalates as the clock ticks.

    When
    Daytime
    Where
    Khullar House

  6. A second Ertiga is rented to keep in the garage

    To ensure there is always a car in the garage, Sameer and Gattu rent another Ertiga from a Jat family. The rental is timed strictly for the day, with a 6 PM return and a high daily fee if they miss it.

    When
    Daytime
    Where
    Khullar House, Chandigarh

  7. Sameer’s 5 PM date with Jasleen

    At 5 PM, Sameer goes on a date with Jasleen while wearing clothes Tej bought for Raj. Jasleen flirts with the idea of a relationship, but the encounter is complicated by the truth that she is Raj's sister. The scene highlights the tension between personal desire and family loyalty.

    When
    5 PM
    Where
    Chandigarh

  8. Sangeet night reveals Jasleen is Raj's sister

    During the Sangeet, it becomes clear that Jasleen is Raj's sister, shocking the family and the guests. Gattu fakes an injury to distract everyone and buy time as tensions rise over the car caper. The chaotic night exposes how far Sameer will go to keep the wedding intact.

    When
    Sangeet night
    Where
    Wedding venue, Chandigarh

  9. Jasleen helps during a hospital dash

    On the day before the wedding, Jasleen helps Sameer when the rental owner's son has a heart attack, and they rush him to the hospital in their own Ertiga. The incident injects a sense of real responsibility into the misguided schemes. It also complicates their romance as the wedding approaches.

    When
    Daytime
    Where
    Hospital

  10. Engagement party pressure from Pathan

    That evening, Tanvi's engagement party sees Pathan pressuring the family to pay Rs 5 Lakhs and recover the car. Sameer contemplates using the Rs 5 Lakhs necklace his mother bought for Tanvi to settle the debt, but he ultimately resists theft in his own home.

    When
    Evening
    Where
    Tanvi's engagement party, Chandigarh

  11. Pathan raid and escape

    Sameer, Gattu, and Jasleen visit Pathan, only to be trapped by a police raid. They barely escape as a distraction unfolds, and Sameer reveals that he had called the cops earlier to create confusion. The raid exposes the danger woven into their scheme.

    When
    Night
    Where
    Pathan's place

  12. Morning arrest and car recovery attempt

    The next morning, Tej asks Sameer to fetch the car from the Maruti showroom, but Pathan's people foil the plan and the police arrest Sameer. A high-speed chase later results in the car being recovered from thieves and returned to the family.

    When
    Morning
    Where
    Maruti Showroom / city

  13. Confession, forgiveness, and three Ertigas

    After the wedding ceremony, Sameer confesses everything to his father in front of the entire family. Tej scolds but ultimately forgives him, recognizing the underlying love and intention of trying to fix things. The moment ends with the revelation that three Ertigas have arrived at the Khullar household, leaving everyone astonished.

    When
    Right after wedding
    Where
    Khullar House

  14. Final twist: victory and a gift car

    Gattu wins a test-drive prize for a Maruti Ertiga, and Jasleen earns a car by saving a Jat family member's life. The Jat family gifts the car to her, providing a generous payoff to the goodwill generated during the crisis. The wedding ends on a hopeful note with forgiveness and a new car blessing.

    When
    After wedding
    Where
    Jat family home / Chandigarh

Last updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:23

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Timeline questions answered

Mere Dad Ki Maruti Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Mere Dad Ki Maruti (2013): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Sameer take his dad's new car without permission

Sameer secretly borrows the Maruti Ertiga to impress Jasleen, a popular college girl who has just broken up with her boyfriend. He believes the flashy new car will help him win her attention and secure a date with her, using the vehicle as a shortcut to impress her.

  • sameer
  • jasleen
  • car
  • borrowed
  • date
  • impress
Q2

How does Sameer lose the new Maruti Ertiga

After dropping Jasleen at her hostel, Sameer returns to a party to fetch his friend Gattu. He mistakenly hands his car keys to a man he believes is a valet, thinking the man will return the vehicle. Instead, the fake valet uses the Ertiga to impress his own date and is later stopped by police, leaving the car abandoned on a roadside.

  • car lost
  • valet
  • keys
  • fake
  • police
  • Chandigarh
Q3

Why is the missing car such a big deal for the family

The Maruti Ertiga was not just any car, it was the only significant expense that Sameer's frugal father, Tej Khullar, had ever made. It was purchased as a wedding gift for Sameer's sister Tanvi and her fiancé Raj, representing both prestige and a fresh start for the family. Losing it before the wedding creates a massive crisis.

Foreshadowing: Tej's pride in discipline and order is established early, making the loss of such a valuable and symbolic gift especially devastating for him.

  • wedding gift
  • tej khullar
  • tanvi
  • maruti ertiga
  • family
  • important
Q4

How is Jasleen related to Raj

Jasleen is Raj's sister, meaning she is Tanvi's future sister-in-law. This connection is revealed during the Sangeet night and creates a complicated situation because Sameer has been pursuing Jasleen romantically while also being involved in the car crisis that affects Raj's family.

  • jasleen
  • raj
  • sister
  • tanvi
  • relation
  • family
Q5

What is the Gehri route mentioned in the movie

The Gehri route refers to a scenic highway road in Chandigarh known for couples to drive along at night. In the movie, Sameer takes Jasleen on this route during their date to create a romantic atmosphere, which leads to their first kiss.

  • gehri route
  • chandigarh
  • date
  • drive
  • romantic
Q6

Why does Sameer get arrested by the police

Sameer gets arrested because when he goes to the Maruti showroom to fetch a car as instructed by his father, Pathan's associates are already there causing trouble. The police suspect Sameer is involved in the stolen car scheme and arrest him. He must then explain the entire tangled sequence of events to the officers.

  • arrested
  • police
  • pathan
  • sameer
  • showroom
  • jail
Q7

Who is Pathan Bhai and what is his role in the story

Pathan Bhai is a black market car dealer whom Sameer's family approaches to buy a stolen replacement Ertiga for Rs 5 Lakhs. He represents the risky solution to the car crisis, putting the family on the edge of legality. Pathan constantly pressures them for payment throughout the wedding preparations.

  • pathan bhai
  • black market
  • stolen car
  • dealer
  • ravi kishan
Q8

Why do three Ertigas appear at the end of the movie

After the wedding, three Ertigas appear unexpectedly: the original recovered car, one that Gattu won in a test-drive contest, and one gifted to Jasleen by a Jat family. The Jat family gifts Jasleen a car because she had earlier saved one of their family members during a medical emergency, earning their gratitude.

  • three cars
  • ending
  • gift
  • gattu
  • jat family
  • surprise
Q9

What was Gattu's test-drive prize that he wins

Gattu wins a brand new Maruti Ertiga as a prize in a test-drive contest that he entered earlier in the film. This winning car is one of the three Ertigas that appear at the Khullar household after the wedding, providing a fortunate resolution to the car crisis.

  • gattu
  • test drive
  • contest
  • prize
  • ertiga
  • won
Q10

Why does Sameer need to return the rented car by 6 PM

Sameer and Gattu rent an Ertiga from a Jat family as a temporary solution to ensure there is always a car in the garage. The rental has a strict deadline of 6 PM on the same day, with a high daily fee if they miss it. This creates additional pressure and time constraints during the already chaotic wedding preparations.

  • rented car
  • jat family
  • deadline
  • 6 pm
  • return
Q11

Why is Sameer wearing Raj's clothes during his date with Jasleen

Sameer wears the clothes that his father Tej had bought for Raj as a wedding gift. When Sameer goes to meet Jasleen at 5 PM, he is wearing these clothes because he has no other presentable options, and the outfit unknowingly connects him to the family he is about to become related to through his sister's marriage.

  • sameer
  • clothes
  • raj
  • wedding gift
  • date
  • jasleen
Q12

How does Tej react when Sameer confesses about the car

When Sameer reveals the full chain of events to his father after the wedding, Tej initially scolds him severely for the deception and recklessness. However, recognizing that Sameer was trying to fix his mistake and restore honor to the family rather than simply abandoning responsibility, Tej ultimately forgives his son, restoring harmony to the family.

  • tej
  • forgive
  • confession
  • father
  • sameer
  • family
  • ending

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