Yaarana

Yaarana

Year: 1981

Runtime: 132 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Rakesh Kumar

RomanceAction

Bishan loses his fortune while helping his friend Kishan in his singing career. Now successful, will Kishan return the favour?

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Timeline – Yaarana (1981)

Trace every key event in Yaarana (1981) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Childhood bond forms between Kishan and Bishan

Kishan, an orphan who is self-sufficient and hardworking, forms a deep friendship with Bishan, who comes from wealth. Their bond becomes a powerful force in their lives, transcending social differences. The maternal uncle views this closeness as a threat and begins scheming to drive them apart.

Childhood Village / childhood home
2

Uncle's plan to separate the friends

To weaken the friendship, the uncle manipulates Bishan's mother into sending Bishan away. Bishan is sent to the city and then abroad for education. The separation is designed to sever the ties between Kishan and Bishan forever.

Soon after Family home
3

Years later: reunion and mentorship plan

Years pass and Bishan returns, discovering that Kishan has a remarkable singing voice. Bishan, now a successful businessman, resolves to promote Kishan's talent. This sets the stage for Kishan's rise as a performer.

Years later City
4

Kishan moves to the city with Bishan

In the city, Bishan asks Komal to groom Kishan into a performer and a gentleman. Kishan, however, tries to sabotage the process by being uncooperative and disruptive. The training begins under pressure and high expectations.

Early days after reunion City
5

Wealth looted and Bishan's financial strain

Bishan learns that his family wealth has been looted over the last 18 years by his uncle and cousin. To fund Kishan's rise, Bishan borrows against his remaining assets, mortgaging his finances and straining his marriage with Sheela.

During preparations for Kishan's career Family estate / business
6

Kishan's debut and acts of generosity

Kishan's debut concert becomes a huge success. He donates the earnings and future record deals to relieve Bishan's mortgages and to help reconcile Sheela with Bishan's young son.

Debut night Concert hall
7

Kishan rises as a star and Komal's love

Kishan ascends to stardom as his career takes off. Komal professes her love for him, introducing a personal complication into the growing fame and friendships around Kishan.

Post-debut City / studio
8

Bishan is trapped by treacherous relatives

Bishan falls into a trap set by his treacherous uncle and cousin. He is kidnapped along with several hostages—mostly children—on his shipping vessel, tortured and forced to sign confessions blaming him for past misdeeds.

Kidnapping sequence Shipping vessel
9

Bishan's mental breakdown and asylum

The torture pushes Bishan into a deep psychological collapse, leading to amnesia and his confinement in an asylum. The trauma isolates him from his past and from his loved ones.

After kidnapping Asylum
10

Kishan infiltrates the asylum to rescue Bishan

Kishan pretends to be mentally ill to get admitted to the asylum, fooling the authorities. He then revives Bishan's memory by feeding him rotis, a comforting memory from their childhood that rekindles their bond.

Rescue attempt Asylum
11

Final confrontation and breakout

In a climactic showdown, the friends face hordes of goons in explosive action sequences. They manage to save the hostages and turn the tables on the mastermind behind the plot.

Climax City outskirts / fortress
12

Resolution: family unites and justice is served

With the danger behind them, the family is reunited and the treacherous mastermind is sent to prison. The children are saved and Kishan's success becomes a lasting testament to their friendship.

Ending Family home / courthouse

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 14:52

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