Omkara

Omkara

Year: 2006

Runtime: 155 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Vishal Bhardwaj

DramaCrimeSong and danceBollywood emotional dramasCaptivating vision and Shakespearean drama

Bandit Omkara Shukla, half‑caste, kidnaps his lover Dolly Mishra from her family and evades capture through his wits. When he refuses to promote his loyal lieutenant Langda Tyagi, a conspiracy erupts against him. The resulting plot endangers not only his bond with Dolly but also the lives of all involved.

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1

Omi's role and his crime ecosystem

Omi Shukla works as an enforcer for Bhaisaab, coordinating political crimes. Langda Tyagi and Kesu Firangi are his closest lieutenants, each with a distinct temperament and loyalties. The trio anchors the gang's influence as elections loom.

Pre-election period Bhaisaab's political base
2

Langda gatecrashes the baraat

Langda crashes the wedding procession and challenges Rajju to stop Omkara from abducting Dolly. The confrontation exposes the violent edge of Omkara's operation. Rajju fails, and the wedding is effectively derailed.

During the Baraat/wedding preparations Wedding venue (baraat)
3

Dolly's father confronts Omkara

Advocate Raghunath Mishra confronts Omkara, threatening him with lethal consequences. Bhaisaab arranges for Dolly to present her version to her father to clear the air. The father remains furious and withdraws in shame.

Immediately after the wedding incident Raghunath Mishra's home
4

Dolly explains elopement

Dolly reveals she eloped with Omkara and was not abducted. Her father remains disgusted and fears for her safety with a violent criminal. He leaves the village in shame.

Shortly after confrontation Mishra residence
5

Political trap against Indore Singh

Omkara and his gang exploit an MMS sex scandal to undermine Indore Singh, Bhaisaab's electoral rival. They kill several of Singh's enforcers, while leaving one survivor to mislead rivals. Bhaisaab is elected to Parliament and Omkara is groomed as a state election candidate.

Leading up to elections Indore Singh's turf and political base
6

Omkara promotes Kesu over Langda

Omkara promotes Kesu as his successor over Langda, reasoning that the upper-class, college-educated Kesu would appeal to younger voters. Langda feels betrayed and overlooked, sowing the seeds of jealousy. This creates the tension that drives later actions.

After Omkara's political ascent Campaign office
7

Langda's revenge plan begins

Langda begins his revenge by triggering a brawl between Kesu and Rajju, exploiting Kesu's low alcohol threshold. He uses this incident to seed doubt about Kesu's reliability. The move marks the start of his manipulative scheme.

Leading up to Dolly's wedding Village vicinity
8

Indu steals jewellery; plan with Billo

Indu, Langda's wife, steals an expensive jewellery Omkara gave to Dolly and encourages Kesu to gift it to his girlfriend Billo. The theft becomes a key prop for Langda's later deception.

During the scheming phase Omkara's residence
9

Billo lures Kichlu; Kichlu killed

Billo is used to lure Kichlu out of hiding, so Omkara's gang can strike. The group arrives at the hideout, Billo dances, and the plan culminates in Kichlu's murder.

During the operation against Kichlu Hideout
10

Train killings and Langda's confrontation

After killing several of Singh's men on a train, Omkara confronts Langda and demands a clear confession about Kesu and Dolly. Langda insists they are having an affair, reinforcing Omkara's growing paranoia.

Between the Kichlu operation and wedding night Train and nearby
11

Wedding day omen and manipulation

On Dolly and Omkara's wedding day, a bird drops a snake into the paint, a bad omen that unsettles everyone. Indu warns her brother not to marry Dolly if he has doubts. Langda uses the omen to push Omkara toward doubt and to demand proof.

Wedding day Dolly's wedding venue
12

The trick that seems real: the jewellery drop

Langda arranges for Billo to drop Omkara's heirloom jewellery at Kesu's door, convincing Omkara that Dolly and Kesu are having an affair. Convinced, Omkara confronts and murders Dolly on their wedding night.

Wedding night Dolly and Omkara's home
13

Revelation and tragedy unfold

Kesu is shot by Langda, Rajju shoots himself, and Indu rushes to Omkara, discovering Dolly's body and the recovered jewellery. Indu admits stealing the jewellery for Langda, exposing the manipulation behind the tragedy.

Immediately after the murder Aftermath scene; train/road
14

Endgame: punishment and death

Langda escapes but is confronted by Indu, who slashes his throat in retribution. Kesu arrives wounded and asks Omkara how he could misjudge so badly. Overwhelmed by loss, Omkara shoots himself and dies beside Dolly.

Final moments Village/house location

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