Ready

Ready

Year: 2011

Runtime: 140 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Anees Bazmee

ActionComedy

Prem thinks Sanjana is his father's chosen bride and quickly falls for her. In fact, she is a runaway bride fleeing a forced marriage set up by mafia‑linked uncles who aim to seize her vast inheritance. Upon learning this, Prem devises a plan to outwit the uncles, win Sanjana’s love, and protect her fortune.

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Timeline – Ready (2011)

Trace every key event in Ready (2011) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Khushi's Elopement with Raju

Prem helps his childhood friend Khushi elope with Raju, causing anger among Khushi's father Gaurav and Prem's family, the Kapoors. The elopement creates tension within the families and sets the stage for upcoming conflicts. Prem manages to pacify his family and others involved.

2

Gaurav's Revelation about His Girlfriend

Gaurav admits to Khushi's family that he also has a girlfriend, Kiran, whom he intends to marry. This revelation adds complexity to the family dynamics and wedding preparations, highlighting the misunderstandings and conflicts among the characters.

3

Prem's Mission to Receive Pooja

Prem is tasked with receiving Pooja, who is arriving from the US to be engaged to him. He deliberately goes to the wrong terminal to avoid meeting her, which leads to unforeseen events involving other characters.

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4

Sanjana's Overhearing and Pretending

Sanjana, a woman who has run away from her own wedding, overhears Prem discussing ditching Pooja. She then pretends to be Prem's intended fiancée, staying with the Kapoor family to hide her identity, which earns her their affection.

5

Pooja's Departure and Sanjana's Rise

Real Pooja calls the Kapoor residence but is told the family is unavailable. Frustrated, Pooja attends her friend's wedding in Phuket. Meanwhile, Sanjana gains the family's approval as a suitable future daughter-in-law, especially in Prem's eyes.

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6

Prem and Sanjana's Jungle Adventure

Prem tricks Sanjana into coming to the jungle under the pretense of a parcel for her from the US. They crash a car in the jungle while escaping from her uncles' goons, leading to a night stranded together and her driver's license accidentally falling out.

7

Sanjana's True Identity Revealed

Prem confronts Sanjana about her real name after discovering her driver's license. She admits to her uncles' plans to marry her off to inherit her wealth, revealing her family background and her reasons for fleeing.

8

Sanjana's Family and the Chaudhary Conflict

Sanjana's uncles, Amar and Suraj, are rival dons trying to arrange her marriage to their respective brothers-in-law for inheritance reasons. The Chaudhary family, led by Ishwar, is also involved in complex family dynamics and schemes to leverage her wealth.

9

Prem's Deception with the Modi Family

Prem orchestrates a fake income tax raid to trick Sanjana's uncles into thinking she will marry Veer and recover her family's wealth. He then introduces the families of the Modi brothers as suitable matches for Sanjana's uncles' brothers-in-law, using disguises and misdirection.

10

Revelation and Final Confrontation

On the wedding day, Aryan recovers from his coma and reveals the truth about Prem's identity, leading to a physical fight. Prem exposes the genuine intentions of Sanjana's family, and the Chaudharys realize their mistakes, leading to reconciliation.

11

Happily Ever After

Prem and Sanjana, having cleared all misunderstandings, marry each other. Their wedding is celebrated with their families and the combined families of the Kapoors and Chaudharys, symbolizing unity and resolution.

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