Punjab Nahi Jaungi

Punjab Nahi Jaungi

Year: 2017

Runtime: 159 mins

Language: Urdu

Director: Nadeem Baig

ComedyRomance

I won’t go to Pakistan A man vows to win the heart of the woman he loves.

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1

Fawad returns to Faisalabad and sets his heart on a love marriage

Fawad Khagga returns to Faisalabad from Lahore after completing his MA and dreams of a love marriage. His cousin Durdana loves him, but he does not return her affection. His mother Firdous Khagga introduces Amal Dastoor, a longstanding family friend who has just returned from London, as a potential match.

After MA completed Faisalabad
2

Amal rejects Fawad; Vasay's plan for the future

Amal, though friends with Fawad, refuses him as a partner, expressing her intention to marry Vasay, a college friend she studied with in London. The proposal is rejected, and the family considers pressing the match through Fawad's grandfather Mehtab Khagga. The stage is set for a clash between love and personal choice.

Before engagement Not specified
3

Heartbroken Fawad goes to Karachi to win her over

Heartbroken by Amal's decision, Fawad travels to Karachi to win her back. He tells Amal he can offer his only property—the buffaloes and the dairy—to secure the marriage. Amal asks Vasay to give her his London apartment, but Vasay refuses, leaving her with limited options.

After Amal's refusal Karachi
4

Amal agrees to marry Fawad after the obstacle

Hearing of the limitations on property, Amal agrees to marry Fawad, moving forward with the wedding despite initial hesitations. The decision marks a fragile compromise between desire and practicality among the couple.

After property obstacle Not specified
5

Wedding day turmoil: drunken confession and rooftop dive

On the day of the wedding, Fawad gets drunk and boastfully tells his friends he hasn’t given Amal any property and even hints at harming her sentiments. Amal overhears the confession and is heartbroken. He apologizes, claiming he was just showing off, and she challenges forgiveness with a dramatic rooftop dive.

Wedding day Wedding venue (not specified)
6

Recovery leads to dairy plans and a painful revelation

After recovering, Fawad takes Amal to his dairy, where she is unhappy with the condition of the buffaloes. She decides to renovate the dairy by importing a plant, but her preoccupation leaves him feeling neglected. Amal sees him hugging his cousin Durdana, becomes heartbroken again, and declares she will seek a divorce.

After recovery Dairy in Faisalabad
7

Amal demands divorce; Fawad's anger turns physical

Amal tells Fawad she will divorce him, which enrages him and leads to him slapping her. She leaves for Karachi, deciding to end the relationship and pursue her own path.

Shortly after the hug incident Dairy; Karachi
8

Karachi reconciliation attempt ends with arrest

Weeks later, Fawad travels to Karachi to apologize, but Amal’s family confirms she demands a divorce. He goes to Vasay's house to retrieve Amal, leading to a confrontation with Vasay and his friends. The clash escalates and the police arrive, resulting in Fawad's arrest.

Weeks later Karachi; Vasay's house
9

Release, divorce ultimatum, and a tense stand-off

After being released from jail, Fawad tries to salvage the relationship, but Amal remains firm about divorce. She agrees to travel to Punjab only if the terms are right, and Vasay's allies intervene to stop Fawad from acting aggressively. He endures a beating as part of the escalating confrontation.

After release Not specified
10

Divorce papers signed; families begin to reconcile

Fawad agrees to sign the divorce papers and offers apologies to both families, signaling a possible path to reconciliation. He leaves to give Amal space and time to decide the next steps.

After signing Punjab region
11

Rooftop moment of forgiveness and a renewed promise

Fawad is about to dive from the rooftop again when Amal stops him. She forgives him, explaining that the supposed divorce papers were actually a promise that they would love each other deeply. They embrace, signaling a renewed commitment.

End scene Rooftop
12

Ending embrace: reconciliation and love affirmed

The film ends with Fawad and Amal embracing each other, their love reaffirmed after a tumultuous journey. The couple steps forward together, leaving behind the chaos of the past.

Ending Not specified

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 13:04

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