Hey everyone, welcome back to the blog! Today, I want to dive deep into the ending of the Amazon Prime movie, Gehraiyaan. If you haven't watched it yet, please pause right here and go check it out, because I’m about to drop some massive spoilers.
Seriously, if you keep reading, the suspense will be ruined! But if you have seen it and are feeling a bit confused or just want to unpack that intense climax, you are in the right place. Let’s break down exactly what happened in the ending.
The Confrontation on the Yacht
The tension really hits its peak when Zain calls Alisha to the yacht. He lies to her, claiming he has told his wife, Tia, about their affair and has even broken off the marriage. But we, the audience, know the dark truth: he hasn't done anything of the sort.
Instead, he is planning to get rid of Alisha to save his own skin. He brings the property papers he needs signed, but his intentions are far more sinister. I actually got chills when Alisha noticed him mixing pills into her drink.
She realizes he is trying to kill her. A struggle ensues on the boat, and in a twist of fate, Zain slips. He hits his head hard on the side of the boat and falls into the water. Despite the chaos, the result is fatal; Zain drowns, and his body is found by the police the next day.
The Cover-Up and Jitesh's Deal
The aftermath is just as messy. While the family identifies the body and grieves, Alisha is physically sick from the trauma and guilt. However, she isn't in the clear yet. Jitesh, Zain's business partner, corners her. He reveals that he knows she was on the yacht.
He offers her a cold, hard deal. He knows that if the truth comes out, Alisha will be implicated in a murder case. But Jitesh needs the Alibaug project documents that are currently in Zain's room.
He tells her that if she retrieves those papers for him, he will use his influence with the police to keep her name out of the investigation. Alisha, terrified of going to jail, agrees. She hands over the papers, and Jitesh spins a lie to Tia and the family to cover everyone's tracks.
Hidden Family Secrets
Just when you think the drama is over, a massive family secret drops. Tia calls Alisha for a private conversation. She reveals that while reviewing her father's will and old documents, she discovered something shocking about the Alibaug property.
It turns out the property was originally in Alisha's name. This confirms that Tia's father and Alisha's mother had an affair years ago. Tia explains that her mother, trying to save the family's reputation and her marriage, had Alisha's name removed from the legal documents.
Healing Old Wounds
This revelation changes everything for Alisha. She goes back to her father, finally understanding the burden he has been carrying. For years, she blamed him for her mother's suicide and their difficult life, thinking he was the one who failed the family.
In reality, he knew about his wife's affair with Tia's dad. He chose to stay silent and accept the blame to protect his wife's dignity and shield Alisha from the painful truth. It was a heartbreaking moment of realization and reconciliation between father and daughter.
Two Years Later
The movie jumps forward two years. We see Alisha living a much more peaceful life with her father. There is a gathering, likely an engagement party for Karan, Alisha's ex-boyfriend. It’s interesting to see that he has moved on and found someone new.
Tia is there too. She seems to be single, still healing from the betrayal and loss, but she is trying to reconnect with Alisha. They aren't exactly best friends, but there is a sense of a fresh start, a tentative step toward sisterhood.
My Final Verdict
The movie ends on a reflective note, mirroring the dialogue from the beginning about choices and destiny. Personally, I liked that they didn't force a "happily ever after." It felt realistic that Zain's deceit led to tragedy and that Alisha had to live with the scars of that relationship.
It was a complex story about how the secrets of one generation can mess up the next. While it was a bit twisted, I think it wrapped up the loose ends well without justifying the cheating. It’s definitely a solid one-time watch. Let me know in the comments what you thought about that ending!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Zain actually die at the end of Gehraiyaan?
Yes, he does. In the final confrontation on the yacht, Zain tries to kill Alisha, but during their struggle, he slips and hits his head against the boat's railing. He falls into the water and drowns, and his body is recovered by the police the following day.
What was the big family secret revealed by Tia?
Tia reveals that her father and Alisha's mother had an affair years ago. The Alibaug farmhouse was actually left in Alisha's name by Tia's father. However, Tia's mother removed Alisha's name from the will to hide the affair and protect her own marriage.
Did Alisha go to jail for Zain's death?
No, Alisha did not go to jail. Jitesh, Zain's business partner, realized that dragging Alisha into a murder investigation would ruin the business deals. He made a deal with her: if she returned the Alibaug project papers, he would use his influence to keep her name out of the police investigation.
Why was Alisha's father estranged for so long?
Alisha always blamed her father for her mother's unhappiness and eventual suicide. However, the ending reveals that her father knew about his wife's affair with Tia's dad. He chose to remain silent and take the blame for the family's misery to protect his wife's reputation and shield Alisha from the painful truth.
Do Alisha and Tia reconcile at the end?
The movie ends on a hopeful note regarding their relationship. Two years later, at Karan's engagement, we see Tia and Alisha interacting cordially. While the trauma is still there, they seem ready to leave the past behind and start a new chapter as sisters.
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