Naseeb Apna Apna

Naseeb Apna Apna

Year: 1986

Runtime: 140 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Rama Rao Tatineni

Comedy

Bhim Singh forces his son Kishan to marry Chanda despite protests. After Kishan gets a job in Bombay, Bhim orders him to bring Chanda there, saying she belongs with him. In Bombay, Chanda discovers Kishan is married to Radha, leaving her to decide whether to expose his life, return home, or take a step, while Radha faces her own choice.

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1

Marriage arranged between Kishan and Chando

Bhim forces the marriage between Kishan and Chando without consent, and Kishan's father and Chando's father are close friends. Kishan despises the arrangement and is wary of Chando's plain appearance, yet fear of Bhim keeps him compliant. The marriage begins with Kishan living with Chando, and Chando remains dutiful despite his resentment.

Ramlal's village
2

Kishan wins an award at work

Kishan receives an award for best performance at his job, earning recognition and a sense of pride. The triumph heightens the contrast between his professional success and the pressure at home. He still fears his father and the burden of the arranged marriage.

Date of the awards event Office
3

Kishan meets Radha in Bombay

During his trip to Bombay to receive the medal, Kishan meets Radha, an extremely beautiful and talented woman who is also an award winner. He is drawn to her charm and success, which unsettles him about his existing marriage. Their encounter plants the seed of a new attraction in a distant city.

After the awards event Bombay
4

Kishan and Radha secretly marry

Kishan and Radha fall in love and marry in Bombay, while Kishan remains married to Chando, a fact he conceals from Radha. The secret union complicates loyalties and expectations for both families. Chando remains unaware of Radha, continuing her life as a loyal wife.

Shortly after meeting Radha Bombay
5

Kishan takes Chando to Bombay

Kishan's father threatens to drag Chando into their life in Bombay, so Kishan reluctantly brings her along. The move pulls Chando into a new city and a new status, while Kishan pursues his new life with Radha. The rift between Kishan, Chando, and Radha begins to take shape.

Around the transfer to Bombay Bombay
6

Radha leaves Chando at the railway station

On arrival in Bombay, Radha comes to collect Kishan and leaves Chando behind at the railway station, choosing her own path. Kishan returns home to find Chando living as a maid in their house, not as his wife. Chando's life becomes a hidden, dependent role within Kishan's home.

Immediately after arrival Bombay railway station
7

Chando becomes maid in Kishan's house

Chando is brought to Kishan's house by Deepak and remains unaware of Radha and Kishan's marriage. She accepts servant duties and hides the truth to avoid conflict. Radha and Deepak remain oblivious to the two wives' existence.

Shortly after arrival Kishan's Bombay home
8

Radha and Chando grow close; makeover begins

Radha and Chando develop a sisterly bond, with Chando teaching Radha how to be a traditional wife. Radha then arranges a makeover for Chando at a salon, transforming her into a more beautiful woman. Deepak grows attracted to the new look, while Kishan watches with envy.

During their stay in Bombay Bombay salon
9

Deepak's proposal and Kishan's jealousy

Deepak becomes smitten with Chando and plans to propose, prompting Kishan's jealousy over another man's attention toward his wife. Chando remains devoted to Kishan and rejects Deepak's advances with dignity. Kishan's resentment grows as the love triangle intensifies.

During the Radha-Chando dynamic Kishan's Bombay home
10

Ramlal and Bhim visit Bombay

Ramlal arrives in Bombay with Bhim to visit Kishan and Chando, only to learn that Kishan and Chando have moved to the city due to his transfer. The prospect of meeting his daughter becomes tense, but Chando's silence shields their life. The visit underscores the families' tangled loyalties.

During the visit Bombay
11

Kishan learns the truth and forgives

Kishan overhears Chando and Ramlal's exchange and is moved by Chando's silent sacrifice. He apologizes for prioritizing beauty over personality and vows to acknowledge the truth. The moment marks a shift as he tries to reconcile his two spouses within the fragile household.

Night following Ramlal's visit Kishan's Bombay home
12

Radha confronts Kishan; tragedy unfolds

Radha discovers Kishan and Chando embracing, and Kishan reveals that he is Chando's husband. Enraged, Radha attempts to kill Kishan with a knife, but Chando stops her and begs that Radha be killed instead for ruining their marriage. Radha drops the knife, goes upstairs, and shoots herself, leaving Kishan devastated by the loss.

Confrontation scene Kishan's Bombay home
13

Aftermath: Kishan's guilt and misery

Radha's suicide leaves Kishan living with guilt, feeling responsible for an innocent life taken. He endures a miserable life, torn between the memory of Radha and his loyalty to Chando. The story closes on the note that happiness was sacrificed for the truth and a fragile family balance.

After Radha's death Kishan's Bombay home

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