Phata Poster Nikhla Hero

Phata Poster Nikhla Hero

Year: 2013

Runtime: 146 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Rajkumar Santoshi

ActionComedy

Vishwas, an aspiring actor, is mistaken for an inspector while dressed for a photo shoot.

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1

Savitri's hopes for Vishwas

Savitri Rao, a widow, hopes her son Vishwas will grow up to be a brave inspector. Vishwas, however, dreams of becoming an actor. The tension between her aspirations and his ambitions sets the emotional tone of the story.

Savitri's home
2

Vishwas's photo shoot and the mistaken inspector

During a city chase, Vishwas is dressed as a police inspector for a photo shoot and meets Kajal, a social worker, who mistakes him for an officer and thanks him for helping catch goons. Vishwas plays along, and the moment becomes sensational enough to land him in newspapers as an inspector.

City streets
3

Newspaper reveal and Savitri's trip to Mumbai

News reports brand Vishwas as an inspector, a sensational turn that reaches Savitri. She glimpses the story and travels to Mumbai to see her dream unfold.

City newspapers
4

Savitri arrives in Mumbai

Savitri arrives in Mumbai to witness the illusion she hopes will come true. The city becomes the backdrop as Vishwas continues the ruse to Kajal and to his mother, fearing exposure. The drama heightens as his fake badge clashes with his real ambitions.

Mumbai
5

Vishwas keeps up the lie under pressure

Facing the risk of exposure, Vishwas maintains the lie about being an inspector not only to Kajal but also to his mother. The deception tightens around him as family and friends become part of the rumor. The stakes rise as the truth draws nearer.

Mumbai
6

Medical crisis unfolds

While filming a movie, Savitri learns the truth about Vishwas's so-called career. She faints, and at the hospital the doctor reveals that she needs an operation costing ₹1 million. The need for money forces Vishwas to consider drastic options to save his mother.

Hospital
7

Vishwas enters Gundappa's world

Desperate to raise the money, Vishwas agrees to work for Gundappa, the goon boss, and is tasked with fetching a CD for the gang. This marks his first step deeper into crime as he trades deception for a criminal assignment. The plan sets the stage for a dangerous alliance.

Gundappa's den
8

The CD heist and the police trap

While escaping with the CD, the police catch Vishwas, and he ends up shooting two officers by mistake. The incident shatters his pretend bravado and pulls him further into Gundappa's gang. His fall from grace accelerates as he embraces criminal violence.

City streets / police chase
9

Kajal's bold bid to save Vishwas

Kajal, convinced Vishwas has truly gone astray, heads to the gang's den with a small group and declares that she has come to marry Vishwas, hoping to rescue him. The move sows confusion and prompts Gundappa to back off, at least for the moment. Kajal's action complicates the gang's plans.

Gundappa's gang den
10

Undercover truth revealed to Savitri

The kidnapped Joint Commissioner informs Savitri that Vishwas is not committing crimes but is actually working undercover for the police. Kajal later learns this from Savitri and heads to apologize to Vishwas, not realizing they’re being watched on CCTV. The revelation shifts the dynamics between family, girlfriend, and undercover work.

Gang den / CCTV monitoring room
11

Capture and escape

Vishwas and his allies manage to slip away, but Savitri and Kajal are captured by Napoleon, the top boss of Gundappa. A tense confrontation ensues as the group fights to break free and protect their identities. The grip of the gang tightens the suspense.

Gundappa's gang den
12

Vishwas takes down the big boss

After a grueling confrontation with the gang, Vishwas hands Napoleon over to the authorities and declares his resolve to become a real police officer. He turns the earlier performative bravado into genuine service. The line between actor and officer finally blurs into action.

Gang den / city police
13

Dream realized: a true vocation

Savitri’s long-held dream comes true as her son embraces a true vocation in the line of duty. The family finds closure and a hopeful future as Vishwas commits to serving as a real inspector. The ending marks a new era of honesty over deception.

Mumbai

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 10:35

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