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No Problem (2010) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2010 · 143 mins · Hindi
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Directed by
Anees Bazmee
Starring
Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor, Vijay Raaz, Paresh Rawal, Akshaye Khanna, Kangana Ranaut

When two clueless friends decide to rob a bank, the unsuspecting bank manager is mistakenly implicated as an accomplice. Determined to clear his name, he launches a haphazard investigation, outwitting the duo at every turn. The chase spirals into a comic showdown as the manager strives to expose the thieves and prove his innocence.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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15 events in order · contains spoilers

No Problem Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of No Problem (2010) 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. Bank robbery and Zandulal framed

    Yash Ambani and Raj Ambani pull off a bank heist at the First Village Bank and escape. They are sheltered by Zandulal, the innocent bank manager, but the police blame him for the crime because he housed them.

    When
    Opening sequence
    Where
    First Village Bank
  2. Zandulal seeks justice from the authorities

    Zandulal learns that Yash and Raj fled to Durban. He pleads with the bank chairman for time to locate them and prove his innocence.

    When
    Shortly after the bank robbery
    Where
    Durban
  3. Diamonds stolen in Durban

    In Durban, diamonds worth millions have been stolen from the International Diamond Centre by an underworld gang led by Marcos. The theft sets off a broader chase between criminals and the police.

    When
    Midpoint
    Where
    International Diamond Centre, Durban
  4. Arjun Singh pursues Marcos

    Senior inspector Arjun Singh is determined to catch Marcos and his gang. He is married to Kajal Khurana, the daughter of the police commissioner Khurana.

    When
    Early to mid-film
    Where
    Durban
  5. Kajal’s split personality

    Kajal Khurana has a split personality—loving wife and mother for most of the day, but Kamini, a murderous figure, for 10 minutes daily. This duality complicates Arjun's life and the investigation.

    When
    Early
    Where
    Khurana residence
  6. Raj falls for Sanjana

    Raj falls in love with Sanjana Khurana, Kajal's younger sister, and pretends to be arrogant so she will think he's unattainable. After confessing his feelings, they plan on marrying.

    When
    Pre-wedding phase
    Where
    Khurana residence / Sanjana’s home
  7. Zandulal confronts the crooks

    At Khurana's house, Zandulal encounters Yash and Raj and threatens to expose them unless they return the money they stole. The encounter raises the stakes for everyone involved.

    When
    Before the next robbery
    Where
    Khurana residence
  8. One last robbery and Marcos arrives

    Cornered, Yash and Raj decide to commit one last robbery: they raid a minister's house just before Marcos arrives. The minister is tortured and killed because Marcos cannot find the diamonds.

    When
    Imminent
    Where
    Minister's house
  9. Arrest and escape attempt

    Arjun, with Kajal's father, arrest Yash, Raj and Zandulal for the minister's house robbery. They are sent to prison, but Yash bribes a film director to help him escape.

    When
    After the arrest
    Where
    Police station / city jail
  10. Train-trap confrontation

    Marcos confronts Raj and Yash about the diamonds and tries to intimidate them by tying them to a train track. The plan backfires as the train speeds by and takes Marcos and his gang instead of the fugitives.

    When
    Confrontation moment
    Where
    Railway tracks
  11. Kajal’s fits worsen and Arjun’s danger

    With the cancellation of Sanjana's engagement, Kajal's fits become worse. She uses guns and knives on Arjun to kill him, escalating the danger around the investigation.

    When
    After engagement cancellation
    Where
    Khurana residence
  12. Kidnappings and alliance against Marcos

    Yash kidnaps Sanjana and, with Raj, wins Kajal's reluctant approval to help them against Marcos. They also kidnap one of Marcos' associates, Sofia.

    When
    Mid-story
    Where
    San jana’s home / Marcos’ hideout
  13. Festival disguise and the fish tank plan

    To intimidate Marcos further, they dress up for a festival and run away with the diamonds. They hide the diamonds in a fish tank, where the fish eat them.

    When
    Festival moment
    Where
    Festival venue / nearby location
  14. Sofia disappears and Marcos is captured

    Sofia disappears, leaving no trace. Arjun is relocated to another town to start police training, and Marcos and his associates are arrested and sentenced to 40 years in prison.

    When
    Endgame
    Where
    Police training town / city jail
  15. A fisherman's fate: Yash and Raj's new venture

    Yash and Raj start a fishing business to recover their lost diamonds and salvage their fortunes. The film closes on a note of tentative normalcy along the coast.

    When
    Epilogue
    Where
    Coastal town

Last updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:59

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Timeline questions answered

No Problem Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of No Problem (2010): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why was Zandu Lal blamed for the bank robbery when he was innocent?

Zandu Lal, the bank manager, was blamed because he had sheltered Yash and Raj (the actual thieves) under his roof. The police assumed that since he was housing the criminals, he must have been involved in the robbery. This misunderstanding sets Zandu Lal on his journey to prove his innocence by tracking down the real thieves.

  • zandu lal framed
  • bank manager blamed
  • first village bank robbery
  • wrongly accused
Q2

How does Kajal's split personality affect the story?

Kajal Khurana has a split personality: she is a loving wife and mother for most of the day, but transforms into Kamini for 10 minutes daily, a murderous figure who tries to kill her husband Arjun. This condition worsens after her sister Sanjana's engagement is cancelled, making her more dangerous with guns and knives. Her duality creates comedic chaos and puts Arjun in constant danger throughout the film.

  • kajal split personality
  • kamini personality
  • arjun danger
  • kajal fits
Q3

Why did Raj and Yash agree to rob the minister's house?

Zandu Lal confronted Raj and Yash at the Khurana residence and threatened to expose them unless they returned the money they stole from his bank. Cornered and with no other options, they agreed to commit one last robbery to get the money fast enough to pay back Zandu Lal and avoid being exposed.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Zandu Lal had tracked them down to Durban specifically to force them to return the stolen money.

  • minister house robbery
  • raj yash final robbery
  • zandu lal threat
  • diamonds stolen
Q4

What happened to the stolen diamonds at the end?

Yash and Raj hid the stolen diamonds in a fish tank to keep them away from Marcos. However, the fish ate all the diamonds, and the tank subsequently shattered, draining the water (and the diamonds now inside the fish) onto the nearby shore. This absurd resolution is played for comedy, explaining why Yash and Raj later start a fishing business, to try to recover the diamonds from the fish.

  • diamonds fish
  • fish eat diamonds
  • yash raj fishing business
  • diamonds lost
Q5

How did the train trap scene work against Marcos?

Marcos tied Raj and Yash to railway tracks, planning for them to be killed by an oncoming train. However, the train unexpectedly rushed toward Marcos and his gang instead, saving Raj and Yash and scattering Marcos's men. This backfiring trap is played as comedic coincidence, demonstrating the film's absurd, light-hearted tone.

  • train attack
  • marcos trapped
  • raj yash escape
  • train backfires
Q6

What happened to Sofia at the end of the movie?

Sofia, one of Marcos's associates who was kidnapped by Yash and Raj, disappears completely after the climax and is never seen again. The film provides no explanation for her disappearance, leaving it as an unresolved plot point that fits the chaotic, unfocused nature of the comedy.

  • sofia missing
  • sofia disappears
  • marcos associate
  • kidnapping sofia
Q7

How are the bank robbery and diamond heist connected?

The two crimes are technically separate incidents: Yash and Raj first rob the First Village Bank in India, then separately, Marcos steals diamonds from the International Diamond Centre in Durban. However, the paths of all these characters converge in Durban, where Zandu Lal pursues the crooks while Arjun pursues Marcos, eventually intertwining their fates.

  • first village bank
  • international diamond centre
  • marcos diamond heist
  • durban
Q8

Why do Kajal's violent episodes get worse after Sanjana's engagement is cancelled?

When Raj and Sanjana's engagement is called off (due to Raj being arrested for the minister's robbery), the stress and emotional upheaval trigger Kajal. Her split personality episodes become more frequent and violent, leading her to attack Arjun with guns and knives. The emotional disturbance in the household directly impacts her condition.

  • kajal attacks arjun
  • engagement cancelled
  • kajal violence
  • kamini episodes
Q9

How did Yash escape from prison?

After being arrested for robbing the minister's house, Yash bribed a film director to help him escape from prison. This absurd escape method fits the comedic tone of the film, with Yash using money and connections to get out of legal trouble once again.

  • yash escapes
  • prison break
  • bribed director
  • film director help
Q10

How did Raj win Sanjana's affection?

Raj fell in love with Sanjana Khurana, Kajal's younger sister. To make himself seem more desirable, he pretended to be arrogant and uninterested, wanting her to think that many girls were chasing him. This reverse psychology strategy worked, and after he confessed his true feelings, they planned to get married.

  • raj loves sanjana
  • sanjana khurana
  • raj pretending arrogant
  • engagement plans
Q11

Is Marcos connected to the original bank robbery?

Marcos is not connected to the original bank robbery at First Village Bank, he is the leader of a separate underworld gang that stole diamonds from the International Diamond Centre in Durban. The two storylines (the bank robbery and the diamond heist) run parallel before eventually intersecting when all characters end up in Durban and their paths cross.

  • marcos gang
  • underworld leader
  • diamond centre
  • marcos criminal
Q12

Why do Yash and Raj become fishermen in the ending?

After the diamonds are eaten by fish and lost forever, Yash and Raj start a fishing business as a way to recover their lost fortune. By becoming fishermen, they hope to eventually find the diamonds that remain in the fish they catch. This ending reflects their attempt to turn their situation around and go legitimate.

Foreshadowing: The diamonds were hidden in a fish tank where the fish ate them, then the tank shattered and the fish ended up in the water.

  • fishing business
  • yash raj new life
  • recover diamonds
  • coastal ending

Movie threads

More Movies Like No Problem, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes No Problem tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Farcical crime comedies like No Problem

Misguided plans and bumbling criminals lead to a cascade of chaotic mishaps. If you enjoyed the bumbling thieves and chaotic chase in No Problem, you'll love these movies. This list features comedies where incompetent criminals' plans go ridiculously wrong, filled with mistaken identities and frantic energy, perfect for fans of lighthearted, fast-paced farces.

  • farcical
  • chaotic
  • lighthearted
  • playful
  • absurd
  • escapist
  • Tone: light, humorous
  • Pacing: fast, chaotic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: These stories typically follow a simple heist or criminal plan conceived by characters in over their heads. The plot unfolds through a series of escalating errors, mistaken identities, and unintended consequences, leading to a comedic climax where everything comes crashing down in a harmless, often triumphant, mess.

Why they belong together: Movies in this thread share a core DNA of humor derived from failure and chaos. They prioritize lighthearted fun over tension, feature fast-paced, event-driven plots, and maintain a playful tone where even the 'villains' are more silly than sinister, resulting in a consistently upbeat and escapist experience.

Mistaken identity chase movies like No Problem

An innocent person is wrongly accused, launching a frantic race to clear their name. For viewers who liked the premise of No Problem, where an innocent bank manager is falsely accused. This collection features comedies and light thrillers centered on a wrongful accusation, forcing the protagonist on a fast-paced, comedic chase to uncover the truth and restore their reputation.

  • misunderstanding
  • frantic
  • adventurous
  • clever
  • race against time
  • light thriller
  • Tone: light, adventurous
  • Pacing: fast, frantic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative begins with an inciting incident that mistakenly implicates the protagonist. This sends them on a reactive journey, often involving a comedic investigation, evading authorities, and outsmarting the real culprits. The structure is typically linear and fast-paced, building towards a climax where the truth is revealed and order is restored.

Why they belong together: These films are grouped by their shared plot engine: a mistaken identity that drives the entire narrative. They blend elements of comedy and light thriller, maintaining a brisk pace and a tone that is more adventurous than dire, focusing on the protagonist's cleverness and resilience rather than deep peril.

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