Paap Ki Duniya

Paap Ki Duniya

Year: 1988

Runtime: 145 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Shibu Mitra

Adventure

Raised by gangster Pasha as his son, Suraj learns theft, breaking and entering, and hit‑man work. After serving a prison term, he returns to crime but falls for Aarti. She demands he quit, but her brother, Inspector Vijay, hunts him, while Pasha orders his death. Suraj must choose between love and loyalty.

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Timeline – Paap Ki Duniya (1988)

Trace every key event in Paap Ki Duniya (1988) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Shamsher learns of his sister's marriage to Pasha

An upright police officer, Shamsher Singh, learns his sister has fallen for and married Pasha, a ruthless criminal he had recently arrested. He is horrified by the betrayal and worries about the consequences for his sister and family. This revelation sets off a chain of revenge and tragedy.

City Police Headquarters
2

Sister dies after returning bruised with newborn Ashok

Shamsher's sister returns bruised and dying, with newborn. She reveals Pasha used her to manipulate him and sold her to a brothel when his plan failed. She asks Shamsher to raise her child before dying.

Shamsher's home
3

Pasha abducts the boy and renames him Suraj

Pasha kidnaps Ashok, renames him Suraj, and raises him in crime. He trains Suraj to be a professional thief and master of disguise, shaping his life of paap. Shamsher, in ironic turn, ends up raising Pasha's biological son.

Pasha's hideout
4

Shamsher raises Vijay, Pasha's son, as a police inspector

In an ironic twist, Shamsher takes in Pasha's biological son and raises him to become a police inspector. The division of their family creates a foundation for future conflict. Vijay grows up pursuing law and order, unaware of his cousin Suraj.

Shamsher's home
5

Suraj grows into a charismatic thief

Suraj, raised by Pasha, becomes a skilled thief and counterfeit master with a talent for disguise. He carries out Pasha's criminal orders without questioning their morality. He embodies a life of sin and street smarts.

Pasha's crime world
6

Suraj meets Aarti and falls in love

Suraj is drawn to Aarti's innocence and kindness. Their meetings spark a romance that makes Suraj question his criminal life. Aarti's faith in him gives him hope for a different path.

City streets
7

Aarti learns of Suraj's life of crime

Aarti discovers Suraj's true life as a thief and is heartbroken. She refuses to stay with him unless he renounces crime. Her decision becomes a turning point for Suraj.

Aarti's home
8

Suraj decides to leave crime and pursue honesty

Inspired by Aarti's love, Suraj resolves to quit his criminal life and start earning honestly. He begins living a lawful life, trying to make amends for his past. However, his change puts him at odds with his former world.

City
9

Inspector Vijay pursues Suraj

Vijay, now a determined officer, hunts Suraj to bring him to justice. He is unknowingly pursuing his long-lost cousin, and his one-sided love for Aarti complicates their pursuit. The two brothers are destined to meet as rivals.

City police department
10

Revelation of the half-brother dynamic and cousins

The film builds dramatic irony as Suraj remains unaware that he is Vijay's long-lost cousin. Both raised by different fathers, the brothers confront each other in a collision course. The tension hinges on their family ties and opposing paths.

City streets
11

Suraj confronts Pasha to protect his family

In the climax, Suraj must face Pasha, his former employer and biological father figure to Suraj's own life. He fights to protect his family from Pasha's crimes and schemes. The confrontation tests Suraj's resolve and loyalty to Aarti.

Pasha's hideout
12

Climactic showdown and uncertain future

The story culminates in a dramatic showdown where Suraj takes a stand against Pasha. Suraj's fight for his legitimacy and family brings the saga to a close, with outcomes that redefine loyalties. The resolution hinges on whether Suraj can break free from his past.

Pasha's hideout / city

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