Hero

Hero

Year: 2015

Runtime: 145 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Nikkhil Advani

DramaActionRomance

A charismatic gangster kidnaps the daughter of a police chief, intending to use her as leverage. During their unexpected journey together, a complex relationship develops, and he begins to question his plans. He ultimately decides to release her, leading to a surprising turn of events and a newfound sense of freedom.

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Timeline & Setting – Hero (2015)

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Location

Mumbai, Jammu, Paris

Mumbai is the crime-filled backdrop where Sooraj operates as a gangster and Radha, the police chief's daughter, becomes a target of the kidnapping plot. Jammu serves as an isolated refuge where the pair hide, gradually falling in love away from the city’s glare. Paris is referenced as a potential reunion destination, adding pressure from families and shaping the lovers' decisions.

🏙️ Mumbai 🗺️ Jammu 🗼 Paris

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Main Characters – Hero (2015)

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Sooraj Kaushik (Sooraj Pancholi)

A Mumbai gangster who participates in a kidnapping orchestrated by his father but slowly reveals a capacity for genuine feeling. He falls in love with Radha during their escape to Jammu and eventually confesses that he kidnapped her as part of Pasha's plan. He refuses to betray Pasha to marry Radha, remains loyal to his father, and survives a brutal confrontation that tests his devotion; he and Radha ultimately reunite and marry.

💼 Gangster ❤️ Lover 🗡️ Loyal

Radha Mathur (Athiya Shetty)

Daughter of the city's Chief of Police, Shrikant Mathur. She believes the kidnapping ruse, then falls in love with Sooraj and staunchly supports him despite her family's disapproval. Radha confronts the consequences of their choices, navigating pressure from her brother and the threat posed by Ranvijay, and ultimately chooses love over fear.

💖 Lover 🎗️ Resilient 🧭 Loyal

Suryakant 'Pasha' Ranade (Aditya Pancholi)

A ruthless gangster who uses the kidnapping to threaten Radha’s family and further his own power. He orchestrates conflict to crush his rivals and to secure control over Radha. His plans are challenged by the lovers and by ongoing investigations, making him a dangerous, ever-present menace.

🕶️ Villain ⚔️ Calculating 🧨 Menacing

IG Shrikant Mathur (Tigmanshu Dhulia)

Radha’s father and the police chief who presents evidence against Pasha and initially disapproves of Sooraj. He embodies authority and duty, willing to press for a state witness against Pasha, but he ultimately chooses to accept Sooraj after a climactic confrontation, recognizing the lovers' commitment.

👮 Law 🧭 Protective 🗝️ Decisive

Ranvijay Shekhawat (Vivan Bhatena)

Sooraj’s rival and a schemer who plots to separate Radha and Sooraj. He strikes a deal with Pasha and manipulates the family to undermine the couple. In the end, his schemes are countered by Shrikant, and he dies in the ensuing confrontation, unable to undo the lovers' bond.

💣 Rival 🗡️ Schemer ⚰️ Fatal

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Major Themes – Hero (2015)

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❤️ Romance

Love blossoms under dangerous circumstances as Sooraj and Radha navigate a relationship built on secrecy and risk. The bond deepens despite lies and a violent criminal world pressing on them. Their connection ultimately guides them toward choosing each other over family expectations and social danger.

🔗 Loyalty

Loyalty drives the actions of multiple characters, from Sooraj's devotion to his father to Radha's loyalty to Sooraj once truth emerges. Family honor and duty clash with personal happiness, pushing each character to make hard choices. The tension peaks as betrayals threaten the lovers' future.

🎭 Deception

Deception is a central tool, with Sooraj posing as a police officer to facilitate the kidnapping and Pasha leveraging fear to control outcomes. The illusion of safety collapses as truth surfaces in dramatic confrontations. A staged performance later serves as a vehicle to reveal the couple's love story to a critical gatekeeper.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 07:50

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