Vardi

Vardi

Year: 1989

Runtime: 164 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Umesh Mehra

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Inspector Verma arrests criminal Lalchand, who retaliates by kidnapping Verma’s son and claiming to have killed him. Havaldar Bhagwan Singh dies protecting Verma, and Verma adopts his son Ajay. Years later Ajay, inspector, joins Commissioner Verma to stop Lalchand’s terrorist scheme and to find Verma’s missing son, who is alive and involved in crime.

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1

Lalchand's arrest and vow of revenge

Inspector Verma and his loyal ally Havildar Bhagwan Singh capture the dangerous criminal Lalchand. Lalchand vows revenge, promising to return and settle the score. The confrontation sets the stage for a personal conflict that will echo through the years.

Opening chapter City Police Precinct
2

Lalchand abducts Verma's son Anil

Lalchand retaliates by kidnapping Verma's young son, Anil. He later reveals to Verma that he has killed the boy, devastating the Inspector and his wife Shanti. The act transforms the pursuit into a deeply personal crusade.

Shortly after the arrest Various locations during the investigation
3

Havildar Bhagwan Singh is killed

During a subsequent attempt to capture Lalchand, Havildar Bhagwan Singh is killed. The loss compounds Verma's grief and hardens his resolve to bring Lalchand to justice. The tragedy also removes Verma's closest ally and friend.

Soon after Anil's kidnapping Pursuit scene
4

Ajay is raised by Verma and Shanti

Bereaved and seeking stability for his own future, Verma and Shanti adopt Bhagwan Singh’s son, Ajay. They raise him with the memory of Bhagwan Singh and the example of Verma's duty. Ajay grows up embodying honesty and bravery.

Several years later Home
5

Ajay becomes Police Inspector; Verma becomes Commissioner

Ajay follows in his adoptive father’s footsteps and becomes a Police Inspector. Verma has risen to Commissioner of Police, cementing a family legacy in the force. The professional paths of father and son mirror their shared values.

Years later City Police Headquarters
6

Ajay falls in love with Sonu Kaul

Ajay meets a young doctor, Sonu Kaul, and they fall in love. Their relationship adds warmth and personal stakes to Ajay’s demanding life in the service. It grounds him as he navigates loyalty to family and duty.

During his career as Inspector City hospital
7

Ajay's ongoing pursuit of Lalchand

Ajay’s main professional focus remains the pursuit of Lalchand and the dismantling of his empire. He operates with a strong moral compass and relentless determination. The hunt for Lalchand becomes the through-line of his life.

Ongoing City and underworld fronts
8

Lalchand becomes a powerful kingpin

Lalchand has risen to become a powerful and ruthless kingpin threatening society and the nation. His empire expands into numerous criminal networks, raising the stakes for Ajay’s mission. The scale of the danger intensifies the conflict.

Rise to power over years Underworld hubs
9

Ajay discovers Anil is alive as Jai

Ajay discovers that Anil is alive and has adopted the name Jai, having grown up in the shadows of crime. He may be unknowingly working for Lalchand as part of the underworld machinery. The revelation reframes the pursuit from a straightforward chase to a personal quest for redemption.

Discovery moment City/underworld networks
10

Ajay's dual mission emerges

Ajay must pursue Lalchand while also redeeming Anil/Jai and reuniting him with Verma and Shanti. He juggles the demands of professional duty and family loyalty. The dual mission tests his resolve and dedication to both law and family.

Post-discovery City
11

Ajay confronts the moral dilemma

Ajay faces the reality of confronting his brother on the wrong side of the law while pursuing Lalchand. He remains committed to the uniform and to mending the family torn apart by crime. The tension builds toward a climactic confrontation.

Climactic phase City streets and underworld scenes
12

Resolution: justice and family reconciled

The story culminates with Ajay upholding justice against Lalchand and striving to redeem Anil/Jai. He aims to restore the family bonds with Verma and Shanti. The tale closes on his twin promises—protecting the nation and protecting family.

Finale City/Family home

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