Tubelight

Tubelight

Year: 2017

Runtime: 136 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Kabir Khan

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Laxman Singh Bisht, affectionately nicknamed "tube light" by his neighbors due to his gentle nature, is a kind-hearted man with a unique perspective on life. Guided by a simple belief—that faith can overcome any obstacle—he embarks on a journey of hope and unwavering optimism. Despite facing challenges and societal misunderstandings, Laxman clings to his cherished principle, believing it holds the power to achieve the seemingly impossible, even influencing the course of war.

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1

Childhood and the growing bond of brothers

Laxman, a mentally challenged boy, faces bullying from peers while his younger brother Bharat defends him. A montage depicts their early years, Gandhi's visit to their school, India's 1947 independence, Gandhi's assassination, and their parents' deaths. These events underscore the brothers' evolving closeness and resilience.

Pre-independence to 1947 Laxman and Bharat's village/school
2

The 1962 war looms and Bharat is recruited

As tensions rise, the Indian Army begins recruiting. From their village, Bharat is selected and joins the Kumaon Regiment. The war is declared and the brothers brace for the uncertainty ahead.

October 1962 From their village to the Kumaon Regiment outpost
3

Laxman meets Gogo Pasha and learns about faith

Laxman encounters a magician, Gogo Pasha, who shows him a bottle trick and tells him that faith fuels impossible feats. The elder Banne explains that faith can move a mountain. Laxman clings to this idea as he waits for news from the front.

1962 Village outskirts
4

Bharat is wounded, captured, and becomes a prisoner of war

While evacuating after an injury, Bharat is ambushed and captured by hostile forces. He is moved to a prisoner-of-war camp where he and other prisoners hatch a plan to escape. His absence weighs on Laxman, who searches post after post for news about his brother.

1962-63 Prisoner-of-war camp
5

Laxman befriends Le Leing and Gu Won

Laxman observes Le Leing and Gu Won and initially suspects they are Chinese. After being urged by Banne to follow Gandhi's wisdom, he befriends them and learns they are Assamese, not Chinese. This friendship broadens his world beyond fear and suspicion.

1962-63 Near their home
6

Bharat's escape plan fails and heartbreak follows

Bharat's escape attempt goes awry as his comrades are killed and he is shot, leaving him immobile. In a desperate bid for freedom, he sacrifices his own resources by exchanging shoes with a comrade. The failed escape deepens Laxman's longing as news from the front grows dim.

1962-63 Prison camp / battlefield
7

Laxman learns of Bharat's capture and faces doubt

Laxman discovers that Bharat is missing, and the news gnaws at him. Le Leing consoles him and encourages faith, while Narayan tries to push him away from his new friends. Laxman's resolve to trust his beliefs is tested as fear for Bharat grows.

1962-63 Village
8

Narayan challenges the belief in 'faith' and a mountain seems to move

Narayan challenges Laxman's faith, insisting he must prove it by moving a mountain. Laxman focuses, and the ground trembles as an earthquake is felt, suggesting that faith can alter reality. The moment marks a turning point in the brothers' shared hope.

1962-63 Village
9

Ceasefire and the grim discovery of a fallen comrade

With a ceasefire in place, the army recovers bodies from the front. They find a dead soldier bearing Bharat's shoe-tag and declare him dead, plunging Laxman into despair. The illusion of safety cracks as the war's toll becomes personal.

Ceasefire 1962 Frontline / army camp
10

Le Leing's father returns and a farewell

As the friends celebrate the end of the war, Le Leing's lost father returns, bringing a moment of bittersweet joy. The group prepares to bid farewell and return to Calcutta. The reunion carries a mix of relief and melancholy for the families.

Post-ceasefire 1962 Village
11

The revelation of misidentification and Bharat's survival

Laxman learns of a mistake in corpse identification caused by swapped shoes, and discovers Bharat is still alive. He learns that Bharat has lost his memory, adding new weight to their reunion mission. The truth reopens old wounds and hope in equal measure.

Late 1962 Village/army camp
12

Reunion at the medical camp

At the medical camp, Laxman is finally reunited with Bharat, who recognizes him. Bharat's memory is possibly restored, and the brothers share a moment of cautious relief. The family ties endure despite the scars of war.

Early 1963 Medical camp

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 15:58

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