Taish

Taish

Year: 2020

Runtime: 143 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Bejoy Nambiar

Echo Score: 74
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A week of wedding celebrations in the countryside is disrupted when two families clash. One is preparing for an elaborate wedding, while the other is a family of violent moneylenders. A long-held secret ignites an act of violence, forever changing the lives of everyone involved in this intense revenge drama set in London.

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1

Rohan heads to Krish's wedding, leaving Aarfa behind

Rohan Kalra, a general practitioner, lives in the UK with his girlfriend Aarfa. He receives an invitation to his brother Krish's wedding, which rekindles fears about his parents' acceptance of Aarfa. To avoid a difficult confrontation, he decides to attend the wedding by himself.

Day of Krish's wedding UK
2

Wedding tensions rise as family pressures marriage; Sunny arrives; Mahi's cheating exposed

At the wedding, his mother pressures him to consider marriage as well, amplifying family tension. Sunny Lalwani, Rohan's best friend, arrives and shifts the mood. It is revealed that Krish's fiancée Mahi had cheated on him a month before the wedding, complicating everyone's feelings.

During Krish's wedding Krish's wedding venue, UK
3

Kuljinder's forced marriage to Jahaan; Pali vows restraint

Kuljinder marries Jahaan in a forced arrangement, igniting friction with his younger brother Pali who wants to break away. Pali vows not to kill Kuljinder until Kuljinder fires the first bullet. The vow sets the stage for a long-running family feud.

Days around wedding Kuljinder's wedding venue
4

Jahaan escapes with Pali; Jahaan pregnant; abortion forced

Jahaan escapes Kuljinder's wedding with Pali to start a new life together. She reveals she is pregnant with Pali's child, raising the stakes for their future. Sanober, Jahaan's sister, discovers the truth and forces Jahaan to abort the pregnancy.

Shortly after escape Escape location
5

Sunny learns Kuljinder's past; brutal confrontation

Sunny discovers that Kuljinder is connected to Rohan's past as his childhood molester. He confronts Kuljinder and brutalizes him, leaving him paralyzed and unable to speak. The assault deepens the enmity between the families.

A few days later Kuljinder's residence
6

Wedding kidnapping leads to Krish's death; Sunny injured

Seeking revenge for Krish, Pali's vow triggers a chaotic plan that culminates at Krish's wedding. Sunny and Krish are abducted; Krish is killed and Sunny is badly injured. The dramatic turn escalates the feud into a lethal vendetta.

During Krish's wedding Krish's wedding venue
7

Pali and Sukhi arrested; Rohan's family files case; Pali jailed

Following the abduction, local authorities arrest Pali and his ally Sukhi as Rohan's family files a formal case. Pali is jailed, and Rohan relocates to a remote place, blaming Sunny for Krish's death and distancing himself from the violence.

After wedding incident UK / jail
8

Two years later: Sunny disappears; Sunny in jail with Pali; Mahi's Bristol suicide

Two years pass and Sunny's sister alerts Rohan through Aarfa that Sunny has vanished. It later emerges that Sunny is in the same jail as Pali, plotting revenge for Krish's death. It is revealed that one year after Krish's death, Mahi committed suicide in Bristol, fueling Sunny's resolve.

Two years later Prison / Bristol
9

Rohan, Aarfa, and Shozi free Sunny from jail

Rohan, along with Aarfa and Shozi, orchestrates Sunny's release from jail to prevent him from enacting more violence. They manage to extract him from confinement, aiming to steer him away from further danger and vengeance.

Soon after Sunny's disappearance Prison
10

Kuljinder's business now run by Sanober; Pali knows Sunny's plan

From within jail, Pali learns of Sunny's plan to kill him. Meanwhile, Kuljinder's business is now controlled by his wife Sanober and Pali, who remain a silent but informed player in the ongoing feud. The dynamics between the families grow even more precarious as Sunny's intent becomes clear.

After Sunny's release Kuljinder's business HQ
11

Rohan and Aarfa repair their relationship; engagement

Amidst the chaos, Rohan and Aarfa begin to repair their relationship and eventually become engaged. Their renewed bond offers a glimmer of stability in the escalating conflict, even as the danger around them continues.

After Sunny's release UK home
12

Attack on Rohan's residence; Sukhi threatens; Sunny's sister held

At Rohan's residence, Sukhi ambushes the couple and forces them to reveal Sunny's location. Sunny's sister is held at knife point, and Rohan is compelled to disclose where Sunny can be found. They escape with Sunny, turning the situation into a direct confrontation.

One night after Sunny's release Rohan's residence
13

Sunny pressures Pali; bar confrontation ends with Jassi shot

Sunny confronts Pali to go after his younger brother Jassi, escalating the threat level. The two head to a bar where Sunny, driving the confrontation, gets drunk and shoots Jassi, escalating the violence and setting up a deadly reckoning.

Evening Bar
14

Pali plans escape with Jahaan; he heads toward hospital and Jahaan's home

After learning more about Kuljinder's deeds, Pali decides to run away with Jahaan. He attempts to escape toward hospital, then veers to Jahaan's home with Sukhi, seeking safety and a possible new life together.

After Jassi shooting On the way to hospital / Jahaan's home
15

Final chase ends in crash; Sunny dies; Sukhi killed; Jahaan waits at the airport

A final chase pits Sunny and Rohan against Pali and Sukhi. The pursuit ends in a crash, leaving Pali wounded and Sukhi dead. Sunny is shot by Pali and dies in Rohan's arms as he tries to help, while Jahaan is seen waiting for Pali at the airport, hinting at an uncertain future.

Final sequence City chase ending at airport

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 13:06

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