A patriarch's miserly wealth attracts familial betrayal and official scrutiny, resolved by his son's decisive intervention.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Miser's Burden
Dhaniram's extreme frugality alienates his family, leading to failed entrapment attempts by his sons. His financial dealings soon attract the attention of tax authorities.
Key Events
Miserly Patriarch Introduction — Dhaniram is chided by family for being an absolute miser. Characters: Dhaniram/ManiramLocation: Family Estate
Wealth Obsession Revealed — Loves his money as a mother loves a child. Characters: Dhaniram/ManiramLocation: Home Office
Sons Disdain Father — Two sons despise their father and find ways to entrap him. Characters: Dhaniram/ManiramLocation: Dining Hall
Entrapment Attempts Fail — Sons try to trap him but fail in vain. Characters: Dhaniram/ManiramLocation: Various Locations
Tax Officer Encounter — Dhaniram gets in the bad books of Income Tax Officer Gogi. Characters: Dhaniram/Maniram, D.O. GogiLocation: Income Tax Office
The Tax Trap
A clash with Income Tax Officer Gogi results in his imprisonment. Seizing the opportunity, relatives and Gogi devise a murder plot to seize Dhaniram's fortune.
Key Events
Tax Officer Encounter — Dhaniram gets in the bad books of Income Tax Officer Gogi. Characters: Dhaniram/Maniram, D.O. GogiLocation: Income Tax Office
Gogi Arrested — Gogi is arrested and imprisoned as a result of the clash. Characters: D.O. GogiLocation: Prison
Family Conspiracy Forms — Sister Dolly and brother Gulu scheme a devious plot. Characters: Dhaniram/ManiramLocation: Secret Meeting Room
Murder Plot Executed — Plot ensures the death of Dhaniram. Characters: Dhaniram/ManiramLocation: Estate Grounds
Wealth Transfer Scheme — Control of wealth will rest with them and Gogi. Characters: D.O. GogiLocation: Bank Vault
Ravi Steps In — Third son Ravi steps in to handle the crisis. Characters: RaviLocation: Family Estate
The Son's Gambit
Ravi intervenes to dismantle the conspiracy, securing Gogi's release and forming an alliance. He systematically counters the schemers' traps and exposes their plans.
Key Events
Ravi Steps In — Third son Ravi steps in to handle the crisis. Characters: RaviLocation: Family Estate
Counter-Strategy Devised — Ravi devises a plan to thwart the conspiracy. Characters: RaviLocation: Planning Room
Gogi Released — Ravi works to correct Gogi's imprisonment. Characters: D.O. Gogi, RaviLocation: Prison Gate
Alliance Formed — Ravi and Gogi unite against the schemers. Characters: Ravi, D.O. GogiLocation: Safe House
Schemers Trap Father — Conspirators attempt to execute the murder plot. Characters: Dhaniram/ManiramLocation: Estate
Ravi Counterattacks — Ravi exposes and neutralizes the trap. Characters: RaviLocation: Estate Grounds
Wealth and Justice
The conspiracy unravels as authorities intervene. Dhaniram's assets are secured, Gogi is vindicated, and the family achieves reconciliation and stability.
Key Events
Ravi Counterattacks — Ravi exposes and neutralizes the trap. Characters: RaviLocation: Estate Grounds
Conspiracy Unraveled — The devious plot is revealed to authorities. Characters: D.O. Gogi, RaviLocation: Courtroom
Wealth Secured — Dhaniram's wealth is protected from usurpers. Characters: Dhaniram/Maniram, RaviLocation: Bank Vault
Gogi Redemption — Gogi regains his position and clears his name. Characters: D.O. GogiLocation: Office
Family Reconciliation — Father and son reconcile after the crisis. Characters: Dhaniram/Maniram, RaviLocation: Home
Justice Served — Conspirators face legal consequences. Characters: D.O. Gogi, RaviLocation: Police Station
Status Restored — Ravi makes everything correct for the family. Characters: Dhaniram/ManiramLocation: Home
Final Peace — The patriarch enjoys his wealth with his son. Characters: Ravi, Dhaniram/ManiramLocation: Garden
Story Breakdown
Miserly Patriarch Setup — Introduction of Dhaniram's extreme frugality and its impact on family dynamics.
Family Chiding — Relatives criticize his obsession with money.
Wealth Obsession — Dhaniram prioritizes assets over relationships.
Sons Entrapment Attempts — The two older sons try to manipulate or trap their father.
Disdain Manifests — Sons openly despise their father's character.
Failed Traps — Entrapment schemes are thwarted by Dhaniram's caution.
Tax Officer Conflict — Professional clash between Dhaniram and Income Tax Officer Gogi.
Bad Books — Dhaniram's financial dealings attract official scrutiny.
Gogi Imprisoned — The officer is arrested following their dispute.
Family Murder Conspiracy — Relatives and Gogi plot to eliminate Dhaniram and seize his fortune.
Devious Plot — Sister and brother design a fatal scheme.
Wealth Transfer — Conspirators plan to control all assets.
Ravi Intervention Phase — The third son steps in to neutralize threats and restore order.
Strategic Planning — Ravi devises countermeasures against the conspirators.
Alliance Formation — Ravi partners with Gogi to dismantle the plot.
Resolution and Justice — The conspiracy unravels, assets are secured, and family harmony is restored.
Conspiracy Exposed — Authorities uncover the murder and theft scheme.
Final Reconciliation — Dhaniram and Ravi achieve peace and stability.
Chided by his family for being the absolute miser, wealthy industrialist Dhaniram (Kader Khan) loves his money as a mother loves a child. This does not auger well with his two sons, Ajay and Vijay (Shashi Kiran and Raj Kiran respectively). The two sons despise their father and find various ways to entrap him, but in vain. Dhaniram gets in the bad books of Income Tax Officer, D.O. Gogi (Shakti Kapoor), and as a result Gogi is arrested and imprisoned. His sister, Dolly (Roshini) and brother, Gulu (Gulshan Grover) both scheme a devious plot that will ensure the death of Dhaniram, and the control of his wealth will rest with them and Gogi.
