Mere Huzoor

Mere Huzoor

Year: 1968

Runtime: 165 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Vinod Kumar

Akhtar Hussain saves Nawab Salim and is invited to his mansion, where he falls for the lovely Saltanat. Salim also loves her, but she rejects his proposal. Akhtar and Saltanat marry, have a son, and the child grows close to Salim. Over time Akhtar falls into bad company, drinks heavily and takes a courtesan as a lover, endangering his honor.

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1

Akhtar saves Nawab Salim's life

Akhtar Hussain performs a brave act that saves the life of Nawab Salim. Grateful for the rescue, Salim invites him to his palatial home and gives him a position in his household. This act forges a bond that shapes the ensuing relationship between Akhtar and Salim.

2

Invitation to Salim's palatial home

Salim expresses his gratitude and invites Akhtar to live at his palatial home. Akhtar is welcomed, given employment, and a place to stay, marking the start of a close bond between them. The arrangement sets Akhtar on a path that intertwines his fate with Salim and Saltanat.

soon after the rescue Nawab Salim's palatial home
3

Train journey and first sight of Saltanat

During a train journey to Salim's residence, Akhtar meets Saltanat and is instantly drawn to her. He begins to fall in love with Saltanat as they talk and share moments on the ride. Unseen by them, Salim also harbors feelings for Saltanat, foreshadowing upcoming tensions.

during the journey Train journey to Salim's home
4

Plan to marry Saltanat; Salim's unspoken love

After arriving at Salim's house, Akhtar and Saltanat plan to marry. The plan unfolds with hopeful promises, even as Salim's own longing for Saltanat remains unspoken. The situation introduces a delicate triangle that will drive future decisions.

after arrival Salim's house
5

Saltanat rejects Salim's advances

Saltanat rejects Salim's advances and proposal, leaving him heartbroken. She and Akhtar continue toward marriage, unaware of how the others feel.

shortly after arrival Salim's house
6

Saltanat and Akhtar marry; start life together

Saltanat and Akhtar marry and settle down together, beginning a quiet family life under Salim's influence. Salim remains supportive, and Akhtar tries to keep his life steady. The alliance subtly reshapes their dynamics.

soon after marriage Salim's house
7

Birth of their son; Salim bonds with him

Saltanat gives birth to a son, and Salim grows affectionate toward the child. The boy forms a bond with Salim, who treats him with tenderness and care. This affection helps Salim see his own capacity for fatherhood and loyalty.

some years after marriage home
8

Akhtar descends into bad company

Akhtar falls into bad company, drinks, and begins an affair with the courtesan Firdous, encouraged by Nabban Miya. Saltanat discovers the betrayal and confronts Akhtar, demanding change and accountability. The fracture in their marriage becomes irreparable.

later city / home
9

Akhtar divorces Saltanat

After the scandal, Akhtar divorces Saltanat, leaving her and their child homeless and adrift. Salim offers to help, but Saltanat initially suspects his motives and blames Salim for the ruin. The separation marks a deep rift that challenges all three.

after betrayal home
10

Salim's aid and Saltanat's realization

Salim reaches out to help Saltanat, urging fairness and support, but she remains wary at first. Over time she recognizes his good intentions and realizes she had misjudged him. The healing process begins as old grievances are reevaluated.

some time after divorce Salim's home
11

Salim marries Saltanat to protect her

To shield Saltanat from society's judgment, Salim marries her, giving her social standing and stability. Akhtar watches from the outside, grappling with the consequences of his choices. The union symbolizes a social cleanup that complicates their personal loyalties.

after misjudgments Salim's house
12

Pardon visit turns tragic

One day Akhtar visits Salim's home to see his son and seek pardon from Saltanat, but Salim calls him repeatedly while Akhtar flees. Their encounter precipitates tragedy as Salim suffers a road accident and dies in the arms of Akhtar and Saltanat. The event marks a fatal turn in their intertwined destinies.

during the visit on the road / near Salim's home
13

Years later: the grave and a hidden truth

Many years later, Saltanat's son goes abroad to study medicine, fulfilling a hopeful dream for the family. The family returns to Salim's grave to pay their respects. In a final twist, an old man near the grave—long-time garbage cleaner—reveals himself to be Akhtar Hussain.

many years later Salim's grave

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