Padosan

Padosan

Year: 1968

Runtime: 157 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Jyoti Swaroop

ComedyRomanceMusic

A humble villager becomes smitten with his newly arrived neighbour and decides to win her heart. Lacking his own flair, he enlists his flamboyant musical‑theatre friends, who devise elaborate song‑and‑dance schemes to outshine the girl’s strict music teacher and convince her that he is the right match.

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Timeline – Padosan (1968)

Trace every key event in Padosan (1968) 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

Bhola leaves his uncle's house

Bhola is enraged by Kunwar Pratap Singh's ongoing search for a bride, despite his wife being alive. He storms out of the house and decides to live with his Aunt. This confrontation marks a turning point as Bhola seeks independence from his uncle's influence.

Mama's house
2

Bhola falls for Bindu at his Aunt's house

After moving in with his Aunt, Bhola meets his beautiful neighbor Bindu and falls in love at first sight. Bindu initially resists his advances and is annoyed by his attention. Her reaction sets the stage for the ensuing love and deception plot.

Aunt's house
3

Guru arrives and spies on Bindu

Vidyapati, known as Guru, Bhola's friend and mentor, comes to Bhola's aid and begins observing Bindu. He learns about her closeness to Masterji and the feelings behind it. This discovery will influence Bhola's next moves.

Bindu's neighborhood
4

Bindu's music and Masterji dynamic

Bindu tolerates advances from Master Pillai, her South Indian music teacher. Guru realizes that Bindu's closeness with Masterji stems from her love of music. He then tries to teach Bhola to sing, but fails, setting up a drastic plan.

Bindu's music lessons
5

The plan to impress Bindu

Guru devises a scheme: Bhola will mimic lyrics from dubbed songs while Guru sings in the background. The ruse is designed to showcase Bhola's voice and win Bindu's affection. Their fake performance succeeds, and Bindu begins to fall for Bhola, much to Masterji's chagrin.

Music practice session
6

Bindu's feelings intensify; Masterji's jealousy grows

With Bhola's imitation working, Bindu's feelings deepen, drawing her closer to Bhola. Masterji grows increasingly frustrated, sensing he is losing her. The emotional stakes rise as the love triangle tightens.

Bindu's residence
7

Birthday party and discovery of the deception

During Bindu's birthday party, a friend becomes suspicious of Bhola's voice. She leads Bindu to discover Bhola's fake act and the deception behind the performance. Bindu's anger erupts as she confronts Bhola about the fraud.

Bindu's birthday party
8

Bindu agrees to Pratap Singh's proposal

In a fit of anger following the discovery, Bindu agrees to the marriage proposal of Kunwar Pratap Singh, which she had earlier rejected when she learned he is Bhola's maternal uncle. The decision shocks Bhola and pushes the plot toward wedding obstacles.

Pratap Singh's house
9

Guru and family plead; Pratap Singh agrees to reject the marriage

Guru and his gang visit Pratap Singh to plead that he reject the proposal for Bhola's love. Pratap Singh agrees, and the plan backfires by enraging Bindu further. She resolves to marry Masterji instead, hoping to teach Bhola a lesson.

Pratap Singh's house
10

The fake suicide plan unfolds

Guru hatches a final plan to fake Bhola's suicide to force Bindu's true love. They stage a death scene and mourn Bhola's 'death', drawing a crowd including Bindu. Guru tells Bindu that only her unrequited love could bring the dead back, prompting her to try harder.

Staged suicide location
11

Bhola awakens and proclaims love

After more pretending, Bhola finally cries and wakes up, embracing Bindu. The act convinces everyone, including Masterji, of the power of true love.

Staged location
12

Family reconciliation and blessing

Bhola's maternal uncle and aunt reconcile and bless the newlywed couple. The family finds harmony as Bhola and Bindu seal their union.

Mama's/Aunt's home
13

Final scene: Masterji's tearful Shehnai

In the last scene, Masterji plays the Shehnai with tears in his eyes, acknowledging the couple's triumph. The moment closes the story with emotion and a sense of forgiveness and resolution.

Last scene Music hall / stage

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