One Night Stand

One Night Stand

Year: 2016

Runtime: 97 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Jasmine D’Souza

DramaRomance

An obsession with a woman Celina with whom Urvil had a one-night stand brings disharmony into hiss life and destroys his peace of mind.

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1

Framing flashback introduced

The film opens with Urvil narrating a defining past that shapes his present. This framing device sets up a long flashback to a night that will alter his life. The narrator hints at a reckless sequence that will unfold across continents.

Present-day framing
2

Phuket fashion show

Urvil's event management agency stages a fashion show in Phuket. After the show, he and his colleagues celebrate with drinks. A dare to talk to a rank stranger leads Urvil to Celina, who introduces herself and sparks a reckless night.

Fashion show night Phuket, Thailand
3

Night with Celina

Urvil and Celina spend the night together after meeting at the party. They drink endlessly and fall into bed, with Celina vanishing the next morning. The encounter disrupts Urvil's sense of control and fate.

That night Hotel room in Phuket
4

Return to Pune and meet Simran

The following day Urvil returns home to his wife Simran in Pune, and their life appears smooth and normal. He quietly battles the gnawing memory of Celina as he resumes work. The contrast between domestic stability and his secret desire grows.

Next day Pune
5

Re-encounter in the mall

Urvil unexpectedly spots Celina in the same Pune mall while he is out with Simran. The sight rekindles his obsession and revives the rush from their one-night stand. He starts to fantasize about meeting Celina again, undermining his marriage.

Soon after return Pune mall
6

Obsessive hunt expands worldwide

Driven by the memory of Celina, Urvil embarks on an endless quest to find her across the world. His professional life begins to crumble as he neglects his job and personal commitments. Friends and colleagues notice the growing fixation.

Ongoing Worldwide
7

Product launch connects Urvil to Adhiraj Kapoor

During a big-budget product launch, Urvil is introduced to Adhiraj Kapoor and his family. The encounter foreshadows the looming entanglement with Celina as Adhiraj's wife is Celina. The meeting hints at a deeper personal tie behind the professional facade.

During product launch Koregaon Park, Pune (Adhiraj Kapoor's villa)
8

Celina revealed as Ambar

Urvil learns that Celina is actually Ambar, the wife of Adhiraj Kapoor. The revelation makes his obsession darker as he realizes the woman he seeks is living a concealed life with his powerful client. The dynamic of power and betrayal intensifies.

During/after product launch Adhiraj's villa, Koregaon Park, Pune
9

Stalking escalates and boundaries crossed

Urvil's relentless stalking brings him to Ambar's doorstep, crossing boundaries and forcing confrontations. Ambar asks him to stop, but he persists, blurring lines between obsession and danger. The tension foreshadows a breaking point.

Evening Ambar's villa, Pune
10

Urvil rapes Simran

In a violent and traumatic turn, Urvil rapes his wife Simran, calling out Celina's name in the moment. The assault shatters trust and triggers a fierce confrontation between the couple. This act exposes the extent of Urvil's delusion and moral collapse.

That night Simran and Urvil's home, Pune
11

Simran confronts and forces confession

Simran fights back after the rape and drives the car through busy streets, demanding that Urvil confess who Celina really is. Urvil admits the affair with Celina, revealing the truth behind his deteriorating marriage. Simran ends their relationship, pushing him away.

Immediately after attack City streets of Pune
12

Highway confrontation and ultimatum

Ambar calls Urvil to a highway spot and orders him to forget what happened and leave her alone. When Urvil threatens to reveal the secret to Adhiraj, Ambar retorts that she will reveal it herself regardless of consequences. The standoff cements the end of his professional marriage.

After confrontation Highway, Pune
13

A new beginning

With the chaos behind him, Urvil quits his job and sets out to build a new life. The film closes on Urvil stepping forward, attempting to redefine his future away from Celina/Ambar's shadow. The final image suggests a hopeful, uncertain next chapter.

End of film Unspecified city; new beginnings

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