Raaz

Raaz

Year: 1967

Runtime: 130 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Ravindra Dave

Mystery

Kumar, an Indian living in Africa, dreams of a railway station Viran Nagar in India. He travels there with his friend Rocky and finds the exact station, but villagers avoid them as if they have seen a ghost. While staying at an inn, Sapna says she was waiting for Kumar, though he never was there. Bansi claims he saw Kumar killed and buried nearby. Kumar and Rocky set out to discover who really died and why the locals think Kumar has risen from the grave.

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1

Dreams of Viran Nagar

Kumar, living in Africa, experiences recurring dreams of a railway station in India named Viran Nagar. The dreams are vivid and leave him with a strong pull toward a place he has never visited. These visions begin to affect his waking life.

Africa
2

Decision to Seek the Place

Moved by the dreams, Kumar decides to seek the place for himself and enlists his friend Rocky to accompany him to India. The decision marks the start of a journey that blurs dream and reality.

On the way to India
3

Arrival at Viran Nagar

Kumar and Rocky arrive and locate the Viran Nagar railway station, which is exactly as Kumar had dreamed. The uncanny match validates the mystery and raises questions about the purpose of his visions.

Viran Nagar
4

Locals Treat Them Like Ghosts

When they seek a ride, locals treat them as if they are ghosts returned from the grave, avoiding eye contact and whispers. The chilly reception motivates them to find shelter and begin their investigation.

Viran Nagar
5

Temporary Lodging and Investigation

They secure temporary lodging and start to uncover clues about Kumar's dream-linked past. The more they learn, the more the mystery deepens, suggesting a hidden history tied to Sunil.

Viran Nagar
6

Sapna's Arrival and Proposal

Sapna meets Kumar and says she has been awaiting his return, claiming they can be together now. Her presence brings hope but also confuses Kumar about his true identity.

Viran Nagar
7

Bansi's Memory Claim

Bansi, another villager, claims to have seen Kumar being killed and buried in the nearby forest. This revelation fuels the villagers' belief that Kumar has returned from the grave and intensifies the hunt for answers.

Forest near Viran Nagar
8

Resolving the Mystery Deepens

Kumar and Rocky vow to uncover who was killed and why the villagers think Kumar has returned. They pursue leads that challenge their understanding of identity, memory, and fate.

Viran Nagar
9

The Truth Is Revealed

A mysterious man reveals the truth: the person killed was Kumar's twin brother Sunil, not Kumar himself. This revelation reframes the haunting dreams as memories linked to a tragic family history.

Viran Nagar
10

The Killer Named

The killer behind the past is Sarkar Nath, Sapna's evil uncle, who opposed the lovers and plotted Kumar's death. His involvement ties Sapna's family to the danger looming over Kumar.

Viran Nagar
11

Attack and Memory Loss

Kumar is attacked by Sarkar Nath's henchmen and loses consciousness. The assault also triggers memory gaps, setting the stage for the later confusion about who he is.

Viran Nagar
12

Sunil's Arrival and Death

Sunil and his friend arrive seeking help; Sunil is mistaken for Kumar and is killed and buried in the forest. The mistaken identity deepens the village's legend and complicates the process of uncovering the truth.

Forest near Viran Nagar
13

Memory Loss Returns With Dreams

As a result of the head injury, Kumar loses his memory and begins to have recurring dreams again when he returns to Africa. The dream-haunted past now bleeds into his present identity crisis.

Africa
14

Final Confrontation and Happy Ending

In the final confrontation, Kumar identifies the villains, fights them, and defeats them. He and Sapna then live happily ever after, implying closure and the triumph of love.

Viran Nagar

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 11:24

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