Ram-Avtar

Ram-Avtar

Year: 1988

Runtime: 151 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Sunil Hingorani

DramaAdventure

Ram and Avtar are childhood best friends, but Ram leaves to study abroad. While away, Avtar works for Sangeeta, who runs the organization, and falls for her. Sangeeta loves Ram, so Ram sacrifices his feelings and arranges Avtar’s marriage to her. Their happiness is threatened when Sangeeta’s foe Gundappaswami threatens to reveal romance to Avtar.

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1

Childhood bond forms

Ram and Avtar grow up as inseparable best friends in their village. They share joys and hardships, forging a bond that becomes the emotional core of the story.

childhood village
2

Sangeeta enters their lives

Both Ram and Avtar fall for Sangeeta, creating tension between the friends. Avtar joins Sangeeta's organization and becomes her muscle, deepening his attachment.

early story village / Sangeeta's organization
3

Ram returns from abroad; rekindled romance

Ram returns from abroad after furthering his studies and reconnects with Sangeeta. The two rekindle their feelings, and a romance begins to blossom.

after Ram's return village
4

Ram sacrifices his own love

Ram discovers both he and Avtar love Sangeeta. Choosing friendship, he steps aside to help Avtar marry her and keeps their past romance secret to protect his friend.

early phase of the romance village / Sangeeta's circle
5

Sangeeta marries Avtar

Sangeeta agrees to marry Avtar, guided by loyalty even though she harbors feelings for Ram. The marriage arises amid unspoken tension and sacrifice.

following Ram's sacrifice village home
6

Gundappaswami's scheming

Gundappaswami, the local villain, begins to manipulate Avtar and sow seeds of insecurity. His schemes corrupt Avtar's view of Sangeeta and threaten the couple's happiness.

after marriage marital life
7

Insecurity grows

Avtar's jealousy grows as he suspects infidelity after Gundappaswami's death and his own paranoia takes hold. The trust between husband and wife erodes, destabilizing their home.

post-schemes marital home
8

Sangeeta seeks help from Ram

Desperate, Sangeeta calls Ram for help, but Ram's presence only heightens Avtar's paranoia. The fragile balance Ram created is pushed toward collapse.

during marital crisis village / Avtar's home
9

The truth about past love revealed

The truth about Ram and Sangeeta's past love is finally revealed to Avtar. The revelation shatters him and marks the emotional climax of the story.

revelation moment home
10

Avtar's suicide attempt

Distraught, Avtar attempts to drink poison to end his life. The act is driven by jealousy and the damage wrought by earlier deception.

immediate after revelation home
11

Ram's ultimate sacrifice

Ram intervenes and donates all of his blood to save Avtar, sacrificing his life in the process. His selfless act preserves their bond and fulfills his commitment to his friend.

immediate aftermath hospital
12

Aftermath and union

Ram's death leaves a lasting mark on Avtar and Sangeeta. Yet his sacrifice ultimately unites them and gives them a chance to live with a clear conscience.

after sacrifice village

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