Lapataganj

Mishri comes to a peepal tree to offer sweets to Vimla on her death anniversary. As soon as Mishri leaves, the sweets disappear. A few people in the neighborhood feel the presence of a ghost around them.

Vimla's ghost continues to haunt the entire village. Everyone is scared of Chotu mama as he starts speaking and acting like late Vimla. Chotu is made to sit through an exorcism by an exorcist.

Mishri and other villagers are worried seeing Chotu collapsed in the middle of the road. The entire day he acts really strange after seeing Vimla with a lantern in her hand, the previous day.

After getting ready in the morning, Kachua leaves for a walk in the village but feels ignored by the people. Due to loneliness, Kachua decides to get married leaving the villagers surprised.

Indu starts crying when Mukundi says no to her plea for taking her for a vacation. Mukundi tries to show Indu that he would be in debt if he takes her out, but his plan backfires on him.

Indu cannot keep calm seeing her mother, sister, and brother-in-law, who have come to pay her a surprise visit. Mukundi does not seem pleased seeing guests arrive in his house without any prior notice.

Mukundi is already sick of the guests, as they are causing him trouble every minute of the day. He later loses his calm when he finds out that his brother-in-law has been taking debt in his name.

Mukundi looks for ideas to kick the guests out of his house as they won't leave. Mukundi disguises himself as his father because Indu's mother hates him. He is shocked to see his father in front of him when he is dressed up as him.

While leaving for work, Mukundi falls into a manhole and hurts himself. He fights with the contractor for digging a manhole which might be dangerous for pedestrians. In the evening, Mukundi and Indu are extremely worried as Chukundi goes m…

Mukundi goes crazy after hearing Chukundi talk from inside a big manhole. This becomes a matter of concern and as the media comes to cover the incident. After a lot of chaos, Chukundi is taken out of the manhole.

A fake note owned by Mukundi is circulated around the village before it reaches a policeman. Mukundi gets caught for producing fake currency but the real culprit is somebody else.

Mukundi and Indu get into an argument over who does more work throughout the day. After talking to his boss, Mukundi predicts that he is going to be fired soon. He decides to hide this news from his wife.

Mukundi is frightened after hearing people's stories after they have got fired from their jobs. He is relieved to find out that they have received a new consignment.

Mukundi craves for some pickle but is upset to find out that all the pickle in his house is over. Indu, with the help of Mishri, begins to prepare pickle and decides to surprise Mukundi.

A blood donation camp is set in Lapataganj which excites all the villagers. Indu is adamant about donating blood even though Mukundi is against it.

Mishri gets convinced to get Sureeli married to a dog, which according to the priest will clear the fault in her stars. Sureeli cries her eyes out when she finds out that she is going to get married to a dog.

Pappu picks up the dog Sureeli is getting married to, and once again asks Mishri if he can marry Sureeli. Pappu accepts the challenge of earning five thousand rupees in a week to get married to Sureeli.

A reward of five thousand rupees is announced to whoever rides a bicycle for five days straight. Pappu takes up the challenge to fulfill Mishri's condition for getting Sureeli married to Pappu.

Pappu is shocked to know that his drink was spiked by Chotu mama so that he fails to finish the challenge. Even after facing extreme troubles, Pappu does not give up.

While everyone falls asleep, Guddu runs behind Pappu providing him moral support. He finally finishes the challenge and wins the prize money. Mishri refuses to stand by her words after learning that Pappu spent the money on someone in need.

Mukundi's boss hands him over a box for delivery which he hides and keeps in his house. Indu gets her hands on the box and mistakes it for her birthday gift. Indu gets excited and distributes all the mangoes to the people in Lapataganj.

Mukundi is taken to the police station as he is the only witness to the cobbler and barber's fight. Pappu tries his best to see Sureeli but Mishri and Chotu always come in his way.

Guddu is put behind the bars when a policeman finds him wearing a fake uniform. When Guddu reveals that he was playing a cop to help Pappu, the policemen start looking for him.

Mukundi is rewarded with ten thousand rupees for being the most hardworking employee. Indu claims her right on the money and announces that she is going to buy a television set.

When Mukundi asks the villagers to pay for getting the TV repaired, all of them back off. Once the TV is repaired, he makes sure nobody gets to watch TV in his house and kicks everyone out.

Indu convinces Mishri to accompany her to watch a film. Even though Sureeli has exams the next day, Pappu takes her to the theatre with him. When Mishri sees Sureeli with Pappu, she beats him up.

While Sureeli writes her exam, Pappu and Guddu disguise as women and throw chits at her, so that she passes her exam. Sureeli clears her exam with distinction even though she refuses to cheat.

When Indu asks Mukundi to take her to the fair, he refuses. Pappu takes Sureeli to the fair so that they can enjoy together. Indu takes Chukundi to the fair with her and they have fun.

Indu is enthusiastic to get the elephant home, which she has won as a price at the fair. Mukundi is petrified thinking about how he would take care of the elephant.

A minister reaches Mukundi's house with cops to complain against the elephant. Sureeli is on cloud nine after Pappu surprises her with a new cellphone. Indu decides to plan a feast for all her fellow villagers.

People in Lapataganj are worried seeing the elephant lie motionless on the ground. They revive with joy when it wakes up in the morning. Indu cries her eyes out when the elephant is taken to the jungle in order to provide it with a safer l…

A drunk man from Lapataganj experiences a tree talking to him but nobody believes him. The man takes Pappu to the talking tree and even he is bewildered to see the tree talk.

Pappu takes Sureeli to the talking tree and it seems to understand everything Sureeli intends to say. Mukundi tells Pappu that the tree knows the questions to all the answers, as it was built where either a school or library used to be.

Even after waiting in the long queue, Mukundi and other fellow villagers fail to get groceries. Seeing inflation, Mukundi is anxious. With inflation, every other commodity's rates increase leaving the people of Lapataganj worried.

While Tamatarilal and Shakkarchand visit Netaji, the people of the Lapataganj also go to Netaji to get an answer from him. They ask him for his help as the grocery prices are going high.

Mukundi tries to recite Hanuman chaalisa in the morning while his wife, Indumati offers him breakfast. The residents of Lapataganj start to grow vegetables on their own.

Mishri is left baffled when she find Charusiya staring at the sky. Mukundi prepares for the upcoming rains. Guttu takes Pappu for a ride in his bicycle to see Sureeli.

Kacchua Chacha finds Indumati waiting for Mukundi's return outside her house. While Pappu and Guttu go in search of Mukundi, Pappu dreams of dancing in the rain with Sureeli.

An announcement is made in the village that the Minister is going to address everyone's concerns regarding water. The villagers decide to hand over their land to the government.

Jal Jal Prathap Sinha, the minister pretends not to recognize Mukundi. Mishri takes a ride, while Pappu dresses up as an Arab in the village. Indumati has prepared tea for Mukundi prior to him asking.

Mukundi and Elija find it difficult to carry a huge box outside the house. While Pappu tells Mukundi that he has to get tablets for his dad when asked for help, on his return he still finds him hanging around.

Residents of Lapataganj learn about the bomb in the market. Mukundi and Elija go to the police to inform them about the bomb. Mishri locks up Sureeli when she goes to confess her love to Pappu.

Mukundi leaves home for a few days on work. While Pappu goes to visit Sureeli, he learns that a boy's family is coming to see Sureeli. Pappu is upset and says if she can't be his, she can't be anyone else's.

Kachua Chacha wakes up in a cart and narrates an incident to Guddu. When the boy's family comes, Elija and the others mislead them to Indumati's house who pretends to be a crazy Sureeli.

Mishri and Indumati buy bangles from the seller. Chotu notices Kacchua Chacha making pots. Chotu brings some jalebis for Sureeli. Pappu shops for Sureeli, Indumati and Mishri.

Pappu breaks a pot that Mishri Mausi is carrying using a catapult. He buys samosas for Sureeli and goes to meet her. Chotu visits the doctor to get his mouth checked after having hot samosas.

Pappu gets on top of the house where Sureeli lives and sings a song for her. While Mishri spots him, he manages to escape. Mukundi narrates how he fell in love with Indumati.

Mukundi continues to narrate his love story. He tells them the hurdles that he had to overcome. Pappu buys some roses for Sureeli and sings for her. Mishri brings Police to take Pappu away.

Mukundi tells Pappu how he had to win a battle with the kabbadi men. One time he had to dress up in a burkha to watch Indumati sing and how he used to follow her places.

Indumati prays for Biji Pandey and makes laddoos for him so that he learns a lesson and studies well. Biji presents his L.L.B marksheet, after which his and Sureeli's wedding preparation begins.

Indu is upset that she is leaving Mukundi alone and Mishri assures to take care of him. A fortune-teller attempts to create illusion of a better tomorrow, in minds of the villagers.

Mukundi gets a duty to host a politician from a nearby district. The shrewd politician thereafter projects his unethical mannerisms.

A God-mans entry in Lapataganj gets Mukundi suspicious and he speaks up against it. The Baba in return, holds Mukundi responsible for the upcoming holocaust.

Mukundi explains to everyone that life is short and unpredictable which leaves an impact on their minds. Mishra wants Sureeli to get married to Pappu and Indu's father arrives at Lapataganj.

Mukundi gets an offer to fly to Mumbai and whole Lapataganj starts prepping for his departure. Indu demands to go along and Pappu gifts him an outfit.

The villagers are enthralled for Mukundi's flight and awaits his return. When Mukundi returns, everyone is intrigued to know his experience.

Pappu decides to start up a business and Mukundi feels he is up to some new prank. Suddenly customers are interested in Suttilal's shop.

Pappu calls the politician for sanctioning his business plans. The villagers start with their complaints regarding the issues they have to face due to sheer negligence.

Indu demands Mukundi to take her out on a trip, so Mishri tells her an incident from her own life. A movie creates ripples among the villagers about the relationship of husband and wife.

Mukundi is shocked to find Indu's interest in religious methods. Mishri, Chotu, and Elija start doubting about Mukundi's intention.

Mukundi's father throws Mukundi out when he hears that Mukundi was with another woman. Mukundi takes Pappu's advice in approaching Indu.

On the occasion of Mukundi's promotion, Lapatganj prepares to celebrate together and Mishri cooks and worships for him. Pappu gifts a scooter to Mukundi but there is more to it.

Indu cries about Mukundi's transfer from Lapataganj. The whole village gradually decides to move out one by one after hearing the news.

A laundryman from America visits his village, Lapataganj. Pappu is impressed by the man's get-up and way of life and wishes the same for himself in the future.

Guddu motivates Pappu more towards his aim. Kachua slaps Pappu and explains him about his misdeeds. Police arrive in search of Chunmun Chaubey.

Chotu keeps bragging about his father always, so Mishri shows their father's pyjama to him. Chotu gives the pyjama to Elija to adjust it according to his size and there starts the drama.

Kachua gifts Indu and Mishri two sarees, but both choose the same one. Mishri gets the saree but Indu starts competing on every note with her.

As Kachua is painting a few pots, there is an announcement for an art competition with a reward of one lakh for the winner. The villagers force Kachua to take part in the competition.

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To teach Pappu a lesson, Kachua, and other villagers act as Britishers and turn Lapataganj into a colony. Pappu realizes what sacrifices the freedom fighters would have made and apologizes to everyone in the village.

Mukundi suggests his fellow villagers that this time, they should choose their leader by asking them a few questions. They surround a contesting man and ask him five questions.

When Mishri goes to wake Mukundi up with a cup of tea, he tells her that he is not feeling too well. Chotu mama calls a doctor who tells that Mukundi is down with a fever.

Mukundi is worried after he receives an invitation for Indu's sister's wedding. He wonders how he can eliminate the extra expenditure for the upcoming wedding.

Everyone is excited for the upcoming festival of Rakshabandhan. Sureeli overhears Chotu mama talk about Sureeli tying a rakhi on Pappu's wrist.

To keep Sureeli from tying a rakhi on his wrist, Pappu lands Chotu in a fight with Mishri. Later, he takes up the responsibility to resolve their fight, so that they spend a memorable Rakshabandhan together.

Mukundi receives a letter from an unknown sender which says that they would be coming soon to collect their money. After he reads out the letter in front of all the villagers, they start wondering who is the sender and who is it addressed …

Pappu guesses that the letter was addressed to Chotu mama concerning Sureeli's marriage. He blames mama for trying to get Sureeli married to a man who has been already married twice.

Indu is upset as she will not have Chukundi to dress up as Lord Krishna on the occasion of Janmashtami. Mukundi cheers her up and the entire village starts prepping for the festival.

Lapataganj seems different on Independence Day as they get water supply. The villagers with a patriotic mind, celebrate independence, followed by various events.

As the villagers devote themselves to praying to Lord Krishna, they are extremely happy when it starts pouring. Chotu mama experiences intuitions of his own death.

Sureeli's classmates keep bullying her speech impairment. The bicycle competition is announced in Lapataganj and Sureeli starts preparing for it.

Pappu and Guddu arrange a bicycle for Sureeli but Chotu takes the credit. The villagers get busy in training Sureeli to ride a bicycle.

Sureeli keeps up her training, even with her injury. The slow bicycle race commences but Sureeli's bicycle chain drops in between.

Sureeli gets another chance and will represent her college in the race. Another contestant kicks Sureeli down from her bicycle while the competition is going on.

Pappu and Guddu motivate and Sureeli completes the race. Mukundi brings back Pappu's cycle and finally Mishri thanks Pappu for getting her daughter the cycle. Pappu insults Mukundi for using an old bicycle.

Mishri consoles Indu, who is upset about Mukundi buying a scooter. Mukundi and Indu go out for a ride but suddenly the scooter stops working.

Mukundi is over-attached to his scooter which infuriates Indu. The villagers give their own opinion and dismantle Mukundi's scooter as it's not working.

Mishri eagerly waits for her husband to return from Mumbai. Kachua is in trauma to hear about Putani's return to Lapataganj. Chotu reveals a news, and everyone is shocked.

Mishri faints on her husband arrival at Lapataganj. Putani's accent astonishes the villagers and they keep on muttering the same way. Putani raises a wave of mixed emotions in Lapataganj.

Kachua is upset as Putani is going to stay for sometime now. Mishri pursues Putani for fixing Sureeli's marriage. Sureeli reads Putani's retrenchment letter.

People in Lapataganj are devoted to praying to Lord Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturthi. Later, they discuss what they would ask for as a wish from Lord Ganesh.

Mukundi leaves home in a hurry as an officer is coming to his workplace for an evaluation. Chotu mama plays a prank on Pappu as he believes mama when he says that Sureeli is alone at home.

Pappu is upset that Sureeli has left the town without informing him and misses her all day. Mukundi is scared to tell Indu to change the menu for dinner as he has already handed her over a list of items to be made in advance.

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Suttilal receives a legal notice after he gives Pappu sweets full of ants. He blames Chotu mama for his situation as mama had asked him to do so.

Elija is on cloud nine as his brother comes to pay him a visit in Lapataganj. He decides to take his brother to see all his friends in the village.

Mukundilal struggles to get his wife's clothes stitched, as Elija the Tailor refuses to work because all he wants to do is relax, eat, and get fat.

Mishri starts cleaning her house well in advance, so that her house appears to be the tidiest one in Lapataganj. Indu claims to have the most organized house and gets into a fight with Mishri.

To prove Mishri wrong, Indu makes Mukundi immaculate their house with her. Mukundi is upset as he has been missing work from the past two days.

Chotu mama gets excited after Mishri asks him to get married. She asks him to find a job before getting married. He starts looking for work around Lapataganj.