Swarg

Swarg

Year: 1990

Runtime: 151 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: David Dhawan

Drama

Set in the opulent mansion Swarg, Sahabji, his late wife Jyoti, two brothers and a sister‑in‑law face ruin when the scheming Dhanraj allies with his brothers, seizing the estate and business. Penniless and grieving, Sahabji’s loyal servant Krishna resolves to restore the household, confronting powerful foes to reclaim what was lost.

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1

Introduction to Sahabji and the Swarg mansion

Sahabji is a wealthy businessman and landowner living in the luxurious Swarg mansion. His family includes his wife, Jyoti, two brothers named Vicky and Ravi, and a devoted servant, Krishna, who treats Sahabji like a father. The opening sets the stage for a life of opulence and hidden tensions within the household.

Swarg Mansion
2

Clash of ideals with Dhanraj

Sahabji clashes with the immoral businessman Dhanraj over a crucial business matter, leading Sahabji to dissolve the venture. Dhanraj grows resentful and begins plotting to undermine Sahabji. The conflict foreshadows years of conflict and retaliation to come.

3

Betrayal unfolds: factory fire and usurpation

Dhanraj schemes with Sahabji's two brothers to usurp his wealth and control of the empire. He orchestrates a fire at Sahabji's factory, blaming a short circuit to justify the takeover. The factory's destruction marks the fall of Sahabji's financial power.

Sahabji's factory
4

Mansion and fortune crumble

With the betrayal complete, Dhanraj seizes the mansion and the vast business empire. Sahabji endures the devastating losses, and his wife dies, leaving him heartbroken and financially ruined.

Mansion
5

Krishna faced with suspicion and expulsion

Krishna confronts Sahabji's brothers about the betrayal and is accused of stealing Jyoti's necklace. In a charged moment, Sahabji distances himself and fires Krishna, severing their bond. Krishna's departure marks the end of his life in the old world he knew.

Family residence
6

Krishna's move to Bombay and rebirth as a star

Krishna relocates to Bombay and befriends a man named Chadda (Airport). Through hard work and ambition, he rises to become a popular film star, accumulating wealth he could only have imagined before. His newfound success rewrites his destiny.

Bombay
7

Return as a mysterious wealthy power player

After several years, Krishna returns to his town as a mysterious but wealthy businessman. His presence signals a plan to restore the lost wealth and prestige of his former master, now distant in memory but not forgotten. The town waits to see what his return will bring.

Sahabji's town
8

Disguised purchase: Krishna buys the mansion for 90 lakh

In a calculated move, Krishna, hidden behind a golden offer, sends Chadda to buy Sahabji's mansion from Dhanraj for 90 lakh INR. Dhanraj eagerly signs over the deeds, unaware of the buyer's true identity. The sale marks a crucial step in reclaiming Sahabji's legacy.

Dhanraj's residence
9

The second fire and the reveal

As the cash payment is being stored, Dhanraj's own factory mysteriously catches fire, forcing him to rush to the site. Krishna confronts him and reveals himself as the mysterious buyer, acknowledging the fire was part of a broader scheme to ruin Dhanraj financially. The game of deception shifts in Krishna's favor.

Dhanraj's factory
10

Krishna preys on the brothers' greed

Krishna targets Sahabji's brothers by exploiting their greed in a new round of business deals. He cheats them out of their investments, leaving them penniless and desperate, mirroring the betrayal they once inflicted on their elder brother. The brothers begin to realize the consequences of their actions.

Town / business arena
11

A plan to restore Sahabji's fortune revealed

Krishna reveals to the brothers that all his actions are part of a larger plan to restore Sahabji's lost wealth, glory, and fortune. The brothers understand the motive behind Krishna's machinations and the moral purpose behind the while-acts. A sense of indebtedness to the patriarch begins to take shape.

Town
12

Temple reunion and return to the mansion

Krishna goes to a temple to seek guidance and unexpectedly reunites with Sahabji and Jyoti there. He brings them back to the mansion, initiating a return to the old life and the rebuilding of their household. The reunion marks a turning point in the family’s fate.

Temple
13

Confrontation, a fallen portrait, and a heart's final test

Sahabji confronts his brothers inside the mansion, and their late mother's portrait falls as a reminder of his vow to care for them. The stress triggers a cardiac arrest, yet he finds it in his heart to forgive his brothers. The moment crystallizes the moral weight of his choices.

Mansion
14

Blessings, death, and a new inheritance

Sahabji forgives, blesses the union of Jyoti and Krishna, and grants his blessing for their marriage. He then passes away, leaving his entire inheritance to Krishna and Jyoti, signaling the rebirth of the family under new guardianship. The legacy is secured through love, forgiveness, and rightful succession.

Mansion

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