Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Year: 1985

Runtime: 178 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Raj Kapoor

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Ganga Singh lives near Gangotri with her brother Karam. When a group of Calcutta students arrives, she assists Narendra Sahay, who is collecting holy water for his bedridden grandmother. They fall in love, marry on Puran Mashi and spend a night together before Narendra departs, promising to return. Months pass without him, and Ganga gives birth to a son. Determined to secure a future for her child, she travels to Calcutta to confront Narendra and claim the life she envisions for them.

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Timeline – Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985)

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1

Naren meets Ganga in Gangotri and they fall in love

Naren, a wealthy Calcutta politician, travels to Gangotri to study the Ganga's source and collect holy water. There he meets Ganga Singh and they fall in love by the waterfall. They decide to marry and share a passionate night together.

during his Gangotri visit Gangotri
2

Naren returns to Calcutta and promises to come back

Back in Calcutta, Naren tells his family about Ganga and his wish to marry her. He promises to return soon to win their acceptance.

shortly after leaving Gangotri Calcutta
3

Ganga becomes pregnant and gives birth; Karam is killed

With Naren away, Ganga learns she is pregnant and later gives birth to their son. Meanwhile, Karam is killed by enemies, leaving her alone and more determined to reach Naren.

after Naren's departure Gangotri
4

Ganga begins the journey to reunite with Naren

To reunite with Naren, Ganga begins a long journey from Gangotri toward Calcutta. The road is perilous and she keeps hope alive despite increasing danger.

during the journey On the road from Gangotri to Calcutta
5

Exploitation in Rishikesh

In Rishikesh, while traveling, Ganga is exploited by two women and a man. The brutal incident marks a dangerous turn in her journey and underscores the risks she faces on the road.

during the journey Rishikesh
6

Benaras molestation and police rescue

In Benaras, a Pandit molests Ganga, and the police intervene to rescue her, giving her a travel ticket back toward Calcutta. The ordeal highlights her vulnerability yet again.

during the journey Benaras
7

Ganga falls into Manilal's clutches

After Benaras, Ganga falls into the clutches of Manilal, who lures her to a brothel near Benaras. Her plight worsens as she is trapped in exploitation.

after Benaras incident Near Benaras
8

Bhagwat Choudhary buys Ganga

Bhagwat Choudhary, a rich politician, buys Ganga and keeps her as a concubine at his bagan bari. This arrangement places her under the control of a powerful man and distances her from Naren.

after purchase bagan bari
9

Radha's wedding to Naren is planned

Bhagwat plans to marry his daughter Radha to Naren, under the false belief that Ganga is dead. The plan is to keep the couple apart and preserve the family prestige.

before the wedding bagan bari
10

Kunj Bihari discovers Ganga and sets a test

Kunj Bihari, Naren's maternal uncle, locates Ganga in bagan bari and arranges for her to dance at Naren's wedding to test whether he can recognize his wife.

at the wedding bagan bari
11

Naren recognizes Ganga

Naren finally recognizes his wife, Ganga, during the wedding performance, challenging the deception surrounding their relationship.

moment of recognition bagan bari / wedding setting
12

Jeeva rejects Ganga and revelation of the son

Jeeva refuses to accept Ganga as his daughter-in-law, and Naren learns about his son, deepening the family conflict and secrecy.

after recognition Calcutta
13

Escape attempt and shooting

Naren and Ganga attempt to leave with their son, but Bhagwat shoots Ganga in a fit of rage. Naren then lashes out at Bhagwat, believing his wife has been killed.

during the escape attempt bagan bari
14

Ganga survives; reunion by the Ganga

Radha informs Naren that Ganga has survived, and they flee with their son to the river Ganga, choosing to start a new life together away from danger.

after the shooting by the river Ganga

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