Rang

Rang

Year: 1993

Runtime: 151 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Talat Jani

DramaRomance

Yogi Joshi, a diligent middle‑class student, attends college with traditional Pooja, the daughter of a single father who has long loved him, though he treats her as only a friend. Yogi’s father works for industrialist Indu Singh, who places her spoiled daughter Kajal in the same class. A clash of personalities erupts when Kajal commandeers Pooja’s parking spot and, to flaunt her influence, barrels a jeep through the college corridors, confronting Pooja, Yogi and their friends.

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1

Parking spot clash and cliff rescue

Pooja clings to her prized college parking spot, triggering a heated confrontation with Kajal. Kajal angrily drives her jeep through the college corridors and stops in front of Pooja’s group, escalating the conflict. As Kajal’s car careens toward a cliff, Yogi races after her, pulls her from the wreck, and carries her home safe.

First incident College campus and river cliff
2

Love blooms after the rescue

In the aftermath, Yogi and Kajal grow closer and fall in love despite their different social classes. They navigate the awkwardness of their situation and agree to delay dating until Kajal’s car habit is settled, choosing to take small steps toward each other. They later watch the film Bobby together and imagine themselves in the iconic Hum Tum scene, cementing their romance.

Following the rescue Campus and cinema
3

Rose Day mix-up

On Rose Day, Yogi waits with a rose for Kajal, but she’s late. Pooja spots Yogi with the rose and assumes it’s meant for her, stealing it and misreading the moment. The misunderstanding fans rivalries between the sisters, setting up future tensions.

Rose Day College grounds
4

Factory strike and firing

When factory workers protest, Yogi’s father is fired by Indu Singh, escalating tensions between the families. Ajay Malhotra, celebrated as a champion of the workers, steps in and becomes a counterforce to Indu’s power. The developing union dispute entangles Pooja’s future with Yogi.

During the strike Indu Singh’s factory
5

Rainy proposal for Pooja

Ajay Malhotra arrives in the pouring rain at the Joshi home to seek Yogi’s hand in marriage for Pooja. The gesture symbolically links the two powerful families and foreshadows the looming clash over Yogi’s heart. Kajal remains a potential match in the background, unseen by the parents at this moment.

Rainy day Joshi residence
6

Love confession and heartbreak

Yogi tells his parents that he loves Kajal instead of Pooja, triggering a clash with his family’s expectations. Pooja, distraught by the news, attempts suicide, while Ajay pleads with Kajal to end the relationship. Kajal refuses, choosing love over convenience and family pressure.

Around the proposal Joshi home
7

Kajal discovers her father

Madhav Singh reveals that Ajay Malhotra is Kajal’s father, explaining the long-buried history of her parents’ romance and Suchitra’s interference. The revelation reframes Kajal’s loyalty to family and fuels the conflict between the two families. Kajal begins to reassess her path, torn between love and bloodlines.

Following the revelation Madhav Singh’s home
8

Kajal sacrifices love for family

Kajal decides to sacrifice her romance by moving to America to protect Pooja’s future and the family’s harmony. Yogi is heartbroken by the separation, and Madhav urges Ajay to support Kajal and stand by her decision. The move aims to preserve balance rather than preserve their relationship.

After revelation India/America transition
9

Secret relationship and guidance

Ajay moves Kajal into her own apartment and keeps his relationship with Kajal private from Pooja while helping Yogi navigate his feelings. He also explains Kajal’s situation to Yogi and works to mend their bond. This quiet alliance keeps the romance alive beneath the surface of the family feud.

During the hidden phase Ajay’s and Kajal’s apartments
10

Pooja’s discovery and the sister reveal

Pooja follows her father and discovers him spending time with Kajal, realizing the two share a secret. Ajay finally tells Pooja that Kajal is her younger sister, shattering her assumptions and intensifying the family rift. The sisters’ bond becomes central to the coming resolution.

After the discovery Kajal’s apartment / Joshi residence
11

America plan backfires and reconciliation starts

Kajal once again plans to go to America to escape the complications, but Pooja stops her and the two sisters begin to reconcile amid continued tension. Indu is hurt but invited to Kajal and Yogi’s wedding, signaling tentative forgiveness and a chance at reunion for the entire family.

Climax leading to wedding Airport/India; wedding planning
12

Truth surfaces and wedding promises

Suchitra discovers Kajal never reached America and has Yogi arrested for kidnapping, forcing Ajay to intervene. The police release Yogi, and Indu is invited to the wedding as the families reconcile. Madhav stands up to Suchitra and supports the wedding, ensuring the family finally comes together.

Climax Police station; wedding venue

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