Nadaaniyan

Nadaaniyan

Year: 2025

Runtime: 1 h 59 m

Language: hindi

Director: Shauna Gautam

DramaRomance

A Delhi socialite enlists a middle-class student to pretend to be her boyfriend, a ruse intended to uphold her social standing. As they maintain the charade, unexpected feelings emerge, blurring the lines between their fabricated relationship and the possibility of something real.

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1

Pia's Family Struggles

Pia Jaisingh lives in a dysfunctional family in South Delhi, where her father, Rajat, has always shown a preference for a son over her. The family dynamics are further complicated by her father's affair with a younger woman named Anahita, causing tension within the household.

South Delhi
2

Clash with Sahira

On bonfire night, Pia has a significant clash with her best friend Sahira, stemming from misunderstandings about her flirting with Ayan Nanda. To clear the air and convince Sahira otherwise, Pia falsely claims that she has a boyfriend, thus maintaining her reputation among their circle of friends.

Bonfire Night
3

Meeting Arjun

Pia encounters Arjun Mehta, a dedicated middle-class student from Greater Noida, and sees potential for a mutually beneficial relationship. She convinces him to pose as her fake boyfriend by offering him a handsome payment, setting the stage for a series of complicated events.

Greater Noida
4

Social Media Romance

Pia and Arjun begin to meet regularly, sharing pictures on social media to substantiate their faux relationship. This charade effectively reassures Pia's friends, including Sahira, and allows her to mend her best friendship, even as real feelings begin to blossom between the two.

5

Encouragement for Debate

During a family dinner, Rajat discovers that Arjun will be participating in an international debate competition, prompting him to encourage Pia to join as well. Initially hesitant, Arjun later supports Pia's participation, driving their bond closer as they prepare for the competition together.

6

Diwali Night Revelation

On Diwali night, Pia learns the shocking truth about her father's affair with Anahita, which has taken an even more distressing turn—Anahita is pregnant. This revelation devastates Pia, leading her to break her phone and retreat with her mother to her maternal home for solace.

Diwali Night
7

Forgotten Debate

Amid her emotional turmoil, Pia completely forgets about the upcoming debate competition the next day. Arjun, unaware of her crisis, attempts to reach out to her multiple times, feeling neglected and betrayed by their arrangement, believing Pia only used him for distractions.

8

Social Media Misunderstanding

While spending time at Rudra's palace, a photo of Pia and Rudra is mistakenly posted on social media, falsely accusing her of having an affair. This incident exacerbates Pia's situation, inciting Arjun's jealousy and leading him to block her, intensifying the rift between them.

Rudra's Palace
9

Aftermath and Insult

In the wake of the social media fallout, Pia tries to reach out to Arjun to explain the misunderstanding. However, when she confronts him at school, he publicly insults her, revealing their agreement and deepening her feelings of rejection and betrayal.

School
10

Scholarship Rejection

As Arjun navigates his academic struggles, his aggressive scholarship application is rejected by his teacher, Mrs. Braganza, who encourages him to work on his relationship as much as his studies. This moment serves as a crucial turning point in Arjun's perspective on both his career and his feelings for Pia.

11

Pia's Secret Help

Unknown to Arjun, it is actually Pia who resubmitted his scholarship application, highlighting her growing feelings for him despite their conflicts. This act of kindness reveals her true character and intentions, emphasizing the depth of her emotions beyond their initial arrangement.

12

Divorce Revelation

Arjun discovers the painful news that Pia's parents are heading for a divorce, deepening his understanding of her struggles and realizing he may have misjudged her intentions. This realization sparks a change in his attitude toward her, leading him to seek reconciliation.

13

Bonfire Night Apology

On the next bonfire night, a reflective Arjun seeks out Pia to apologize for his previous actions. In a heartfelt moment, he proposes to her, marking the culmination of their emotional journey and mutual growth throughout the tumultuous events they've faced.

Bonfire Night
14

New Beginnings

As Arjun prepares to embark on his journey to London to pursue his studies, Pia opts to remain in India to attend a national law college, reflecting their resolve to follow their individual dreams while remaining connected. This decision underscores the maturity they've both attained through their journey together.

London, India

Last Updated: May 12, 2025 at 07:04

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