Yuva (2004) Synopsis

Lallan Singh (Abhishek Bachchan) is a goon, originally from Bihar but settled in Kolkata, West Bengal because his brother Gopal Singh (Sonu Sood) has left him alone and he had no option of earning back home. He loves, marries and abuses his wife, Shashi Biswas (Rani Mukerji). Sashi tries to get Lallan a job through her father's connections in a printing press. But Lallan starts extorting the press owner for protection money. Sashi begs Lallan not to get involved with Gopal when Gopal comes to ask Lallan to help him in managing the local Panchayat elections, which are in danger due to some student leaders. Lallan slaps Sashi.Michael Mukherjee (Ajay Devgn) is an influential student leader who wants politicians like Prosenjit Bhattacharya (Om Puri) (who Gopal works for) to keep away from college elections. His closest associates are his best friends Vishnu (Karthik Kumar) and Trilok (Abhinav Kashyap). Among the two, Vishnu acts as a partner to Michael. Michael, in his personal life, is in love with his neighbor Radhika (Esha Deol) who lives with her uncle and aunt. Michael starts by beating up Prosenjit's nephew and his goons for beating college students. This is when Prosenjit engages Gopal, who brings in Lallan.Lallan starts by creating small time ruckus in the campuses and breaking wrists of student leaders. He also organizes Prosenjit's rallies by bringing in the crowds by bribing them. Prosenjit notices Lallan and asks Gopal to give a share in the gas agency to him. Lallan continue to harass college students and one day all student attack Lallan's gas agency and traumatize Gopal.Arjun Balachandran (Vivek Oberoi) is the carefree and spoiled son of an IAS officer (The father wants Arjun to become an IAS officer like him). He wants to relocate to the U.S. for a better future. He falls in love with Meera (Kareena Kapoor), whom he just met at a dance club. Arjun asks Meera for coffee and takes her to the beach and realizes that Meera loves him back. One day, Arjun and Meera get into a quarrel on the road (Arjun wants to go to the Us, while Meera is marrying her fiance (chosen by her parents) in Kanpur) and Mira gets into a taxi. Arjun gets lift from Michael to catch up with Meera, who is going that way. Suddenly, Michael is hit by a bullet (shot by Lallan), and he is saved by Arjun who takes him to the hospital and saves his life. Arjun identifies Lallan at the hospital as Michael's shooter and is also killed by Lallan in the process. After talking to Michael (who encourages his friends to stand for elections and change the politics of the country for good), Arjun changes his mind and wants to be a politician. Michael now changes tack and decides to launch a political party and fight elections on his ownProsenjit is worried when he hears news of students led by Michael encouraging local villagers to take control of their own destiny and standing in the election. He uses every possible way to get them out of politics. First he provides scholarship of a prestigious foreign university to Michael. When Michael refuses the bribe, he orders his goon Gopal to take control. Gopal orders Lallan to beat up Trilok (who had encouraged his sister to stand up for elections from 24 Paraganas village), which he does; but faces very strong retaliation from Michael and his fellow students (which is when the attack on Lallan's gas agency too place, and meanwhile Trilok's sister wins the election).After that & the attack on Michael, Lallan Singh takes charge and kills Gopal (Gopal had come to kill Lallan on Prosenjit's orders as he knew Michael & Arjun had identified Lallan at the hospital and he didn't want any loose ends). He kidnaps Arjun, Vishnu and Trilok. However, they escape with the help of Lallan Singh's ally Dablu (Vijay Raaz). Dablu doesn't agree with the dirty politics of Prosenjit.Lallan follows Arjun and beats him up. While running, Arjun calls Michael for help. He comes to rescue Arjun at Vidyasagar Setu. A fight ensues between the three men but Lallan overpowers Arjun but is defeated by Michael who chooses to spare him and leave him for the police. Lallan is handed to the police. Michael, Arjun, Vishnu and Trilok win the four seats they had contested for and thus enter into politics. Shashi leaves for her hometown while Lallan remains in prison.

Lallan Singh (Abhishek Bachchan) is a goon, originally from Bihar but settled in Kolkata, West Bengal because his brother Gopal Singh (Sonu Sood) has left him alone and he had no option of earning back home. He loves, marries and abuses his wife, Shashi Biswas (Rani Mukerji). Sashi tries to get Lallan a job through her father's connections in a printing press. But Lallan starts extorting the press owner for protection money. Sashi begs Lallan not to get involved with Gopal when Gopal comes to ask Lallan to help him in managing the local Panchayat elections, which are in danger due to some student leaders. Lallan slaps Sashi.Michael Mukherjee (Ajay Devgn) is an influential student leader who wants politicians like Prosenjit Bhattacharya (Om Puri) (who Gopal works for) to keep away from college elections. His closest associates are his best friends Vishnu (Karthik Kumar) and Trilok (Abhinav Kashyap). Among the two, Vishnu acts as a partner to Michael. Michael, in his personal life, is in love with his neighbor Radhika (Esha Deol) who lives with her uncle and aunt. Michael starts by beating up Prosenjit's nephew and his goons for beating college students. This is when Prosenjit engages Gopal, who brings in Lallan.Lallan starts by creating small time ruckus in the campuses and breaking wrists of student leaders. He also organizes Prosenjit's rallies by bringing in the crowds by bribing them. Prosenjit notices Lallan and asks Gopal to give a share in the gas agency to him. Lallan continue to harass college students and one day all student attack Lallan's gas agency and traumatize Gopal.Arjun Balachandran (Vivek Oberoi) is the carefree and spoiled son of an IAS officer (The father wants Arjun to become an IAS officer like him). He wants to relocate to the U.S. for a better future. He falls in love with Meera (Kareena Kapoor), whom he just met at a dance club. Arjun asks Meera for coffee and takes her to the beach and realizes that Meera loves him back. One day, Arjun and Meera get into a quarrel on the road (Arjun wants to go to the Us, while Meera is marrying her fiance (chosen by her parents) in Kanpur) and Mira gets into a taxi. Arjun gets lift from Michael to catch up with Meera, who is going that way. Suddenly, Michael is hit by a bullet (shot by Lallan), and he is saved by Arjun who takes him to the hospital and saves his life. Arjun identifies Lallan at the hospital as Michael's shooter and is also killed by Lallan in the process. After talking to Michael (who encourages his friends to stand for elections and change the politics of the country for good), Arjun changes his mind and wants to be a politician. Michael now changes tack and decides to launch a political party and fight elections on his ownProsenjit is worried when he hears news of students led by Michael encouraging local villagers to take control of their own destiny and standing in the election. He uses every possible way to get them out of politics. First he provides scholarship of a prestigious foreign university to Michael. When Michael refuses the bribe, he orders his goon Gopal to take control. Gopal orders Lallan to beat up Trilok (who had encouraged his sister to stand up for elections from 24 Paraganas village), which he does; but faces very strong retaliation from Michael and his fellow students (which is when the attack on Lallan's gas agency too place, and meanwhile Trilok's sister wins the election).After that & the attack on Michael, Lallan Singh takes charge and kills Gopal (Gopal had come to kill Lallan on Prosenjit's orders as he knew Michael & Arjun had identified Lallan at the hospital and he didn't want any loose ends). He kidnaps Arjun, Vishnu and Trilok. However, they escape with the help of Lallan Singh's ally Dablu (Vijay Raaz). Dablu doesn't agree with the dirty politics of Prosenjit.Lallan follows Arjun and beats him up. While running, Arjun calls Michael for help. He comes to rescue Arjun at Vidyasagar Setu. A fight ensues between the three men but Lallan overpowers Arjun but is defeated by Michael who chooses to spare him and leave him for the police. Lallan is handed to the police. Michael, Arjun, Vishnu and Trilok win the four seats they had contested for and thus enter into politics. Shashi leaves for her hometown while Lallan remains in prison.

Published Time: 2023-10-03 01:12:30