Vishwatma

Vishwatma

Year: 1992

Runtime: 173 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Rajiv Rai

Police inspector Prabhat Singh (Sunny Deol) partners with reformed criminal Akash Bhardwaj (Chunky Pandey) on a mission to Kenya to capture Indian underworld kingpin Azghar Jhorat (Amrish Puri). Their efforts clash with stern Kenyan officer of Indian origin Surya Pratap Singh (Naseeruddin Shah), who insists they obey local law. Caught between jurisdiction and duty, they must decide whether to break the rules to bring Jhorat to justice.

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Timeline – Vishwatma (1992)

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1

Prabhat is assigned to capture Ajgar Jurrat

Prabhat Singh is tasked with bringing down the feared crime lord Ajgar Jurrat, who operates in India from his base in Kenya. The mission marks a shift from routine policing to an international manhunt, setting up a high-stakes clash between law and crime. This opening assignment launches Prabhat into a dangerous pursuit that tests his loyalty to family and duty.

Start of mission India (Prabhat's home)
2

Akash overhears Ajgar's deadly plan; arrest at the scene

In Kenya, Akash overhears Ajgar plotting to kill Madan Bharadwaj and his brothers in a single strike. He tries to intervene, but Prabhat arrives at the scene and arrests Akash, while Ajgar’s gang escapes.

Kenya – early mission Kenya (scene near Ajgar's operation)
3

Bharadwaj operation: Bhardwajs eliminated and Rajnag's assault

Ajgar eliminates the Bhardwajs before Prabhat's arrival at Bharadwaj's place. Rajnag, Ajgar's son, rapes Madan's wife, who survives the massacre, illustrating the brutal reach of Ajgar's criminal empire.

During early attempt in Kenya/India India (Bharadwaj residence)
4

Nagdansh is fatally shot by Prabhat

In the ensuing chaos, Ajgar's brother Nagdansh is fatally shot by Prabhat. The brutal incident intensifies Ajgar's rage and deepens the feud between them.

Immediately after Bharadwaj massacre India (Bharadwaj incident)
5

Munna abducted and killed; family torn apart

Ajgar abducts Prabhat's younger brother Munna and kills him, triggering a family tragedy. Prabhat's father blames him for Munna's death and disowns him, pushing the officer into a personal crisis.

After Munna's death India
6

Prabhat leaves the force and takes in Babu

Grief and disillusion drive Prabhat away from the police force as he moves to a remote village in India. There he shelters an orphan named Babu, who becomes his only true friend.

After Munna's death India (remote village)
7

Commissioner seeks help; father apologizes

With Ajgar's criminal activity rising, the police commissioner decides to approach Prabhat as the best chance to capture Ajgar. Prabhat's father reconsiders his earlier stance and apologizes, urging him to take on the mission.

Before Kenya journey India (police precinct / family home)
8

Prabhat agrees; Akash joins; plan to Kenya

Prabhat agrees to take on the mission and insists that Akash join him, uniting two unlikely allies. The pair then prepares for their flight to Kenya to pursue Ajgar across borders.

Before departure to Kenya India → Kenya
9

Babu stays with Prabhat's family

Meanwhile, Babu goes to live with Prabhat's family, awaiting the pair's return as they embark on the Kenyan operation.

During departure to Kenya India (Prabhat's home)
10

Kenyan welcome and Surya Pratap introduced

In Kenya, the hosts introduce Surya Pratap, an honest Kenyan police officer of Indian origin who will guide them. Surya warns that he will arrest them if they misbehave, signaling tension even before any chase begins.

Arrival in Kenya Nairobi, Kenya
11

Renuka helps Prabhat and Akash; Ajgar is respected in Kenya; Surya foils plans

Prabhat and Akash meet Renuka, Madan's sister-in-law, who provides information and helps them close in on Ajgar. Renuka notes Ajgar's status as a respected citizen in Kenya, complicating arrest efforts. Surya foils their various tricks, keeping Ajgar out of reach.

Early Kenya pursuit Kenya
12

Surya arrests them after they plan to act without him

After several days, Prabhat and Akash decide to act without Surya's knowledge and move against Ajgar. Surya becomes furious and arrests the pair, intending to deport them back to India.

Dramatic turn during pursuit Kenya
13

Truth about Surya's wife revealed; Surya captured

Renuka reveals the truth behind Surya's wife's death, explaining she died trying to escape Rajnag's assault. Fueled by this revelation, Surya confronts Ajgar but is captured along with his daughter.

Confrontation aftermath Kenya
14

Prabhat and Akash rescue Surya; form renewed alliance

Prabhat and Akash escape deportation, rescue Surya, and the three rejoin forces to continue the mission against Ajgar. The team consolidates their resolve to end Ajgar's reign together.

Post-rescue Kenya
15

Final capture and deaths

The mission ends with Ajgar and Rajnag brought back to India; in a final confrontation, Prabhat, Akash, and Surya fatally shoot Ajgar and his son as they attempt to flee. The trio's pursuit concludes with justice served, at a heavy personal cost.

Final resolution India (final confrontation)

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