Sandwich

Sandwich

Year: 2006

Runtime: 152 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Anees Bazmee

ComedyRomance

After moving from Punjab to Mumbai, Shekar falls for Nisha, but a family crisis forces his return: his disabled sister’s marriage to Harpreet is contingent on Shekar marrying Harpreet’s sister. Trapped between duty and love, Shekar leads a secret double life, with the tangled arrangements finally exploding years later.

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Timeline – Sandwich (2006)

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1

Swami Trilokand foresees double marriage

While working as a struggling scriptwriter, Sher Singh falls in love with Nisha. He visits Swami Trilokand, who warns him that fate will bind him to two women through marriage. The prophecy unsettles Sher and sets up a fate bound conflict.

Mumbai
2

Nisha's engagement to Vicky is arranged

Nisha's wealthy father arranges her marriage to his friend's son Vicky, a match he believes will secure her future. Sher realizes this will complicate his own life and the two women he may be forced to marry. The arrangement foreshadows the coming clash of loyalties.

Nisha's home
3

Sher agrees to marry Sweety to secure his sister's future

To secure his sister's future, Sher agrees to the arranged marriage with Sweety, a girl who has loved him since childhood. The deal also involves Sweety's brother and the sister's marriage. Sher accepts this for the sake of family harmony.

Village
4

Sher marries Sweety and returns to Mumbai

Sher completes the arranged marriage with Sweety and returns to Mumbai. He keeps his new union a secret while continuing to pursue his life with Nisha. The dual life begins to take shape.

Mumbai
5

Nisha resists marrying Vicky and contemplates suicide

Nisha refuses to marry Vicky and even contemplates suicide as a response to the arranged match. To pacify her, Nisha's father pressures Sher to marry her. Sher, unable to reveal Sweety's existence yet, agrees to the arrangement to avoid further tragedy.

Nisha's home
6

Sher confesses his bigamy to Nisha's father

After the wedding, Sher finally confesses to Nisha's father that he is already married to Sweety. The father advises him not to tell Nisha the truth to prevent disaster. The deception becomes the true engine of the film's conflicts.

Nisha's father's house
7

Vicky's kidnapping attempt; tragedy strikes

Vicky goes on a rampage to imprison Nisha for himself, leading to a violent struggle. In the chaos, Nisha's father is killed, and Vicky apparently dies in an accident. The truth about Sher's bigamy remains hidden from Nisha.

Nisha's home
8

Seven years later: Sher maintains a double life

Seven years pass and Sher leads a double life, juggling two wives and two sons who live parallel lives. He moves between Sweety's life during the day and Nisha's life at night, with both families believing he is a different man. The dual existence strains the family bonds.

Mumbai
9

Two sons attend the same school and bond with their mothers

Tuktuk Shekhar and Tony Singh start the same school and become friends with their respective mothers. The twins are exact lookalikes, which fuels suspicion and curiosity in their circle. The family dynamics grow increasingly entangled as the boys grow.

School
10

The boys uncover the truth and a second Shekhar appears

The brothers' observations intensify as they notice uncanny similarities between the two households. A second man named Shekhar appears, claiming to be Nisha's husband. The mystery deepens and the truth feels closer than ever.

School
11

Vicky returns with a reconstructed face

Vicky is not dead after all; he has undergone face reconstruction to resemble Sher. He re-enters Nisha's life and tries to win her over, threatening the delicate balance of the family. The real danger to the family becomes clear.

Nisha's home
12

Final confrontation and happy ending

In a chaotic and humorous finale, the two wives join forces to protect Sher. They confront Vicky and the web of deception, and the schemes are exposed. Through slapstick and resolve, the family emerges united and ends on a happy note.

Family home

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 15:12

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