Laila Majnu was released in August 2018. It stars Triptii Dimri and Avinash Tiwary in the lead roles. The film is based on the classic folklore of Laila Majnu, and received critical acclaim for its performances. The makers have recently rereleased the movie following Triptii’s success with her role in Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal and the recently released, Bad Newz. This has created curiosity among new viewers about the title’s ending.
Laila Majnu ending spoilers
In the tragic ending of Laila Majnu, Qais Bhatt (Majnu) descended into madness, aimlessly wandering from place to place. During an incident, a villager struck him on the head with a stone, driving him further into his turmoil, where he constantly conversed with an imaginary Laila. Upon learning of Qais’ deteriorated state, Laila, accompanied by his brothers, desperately searched for him. She even confronted the villagers to discover who harmed him and cursed her parents for preventing her from marrying him.
Eventually, Laila found Qais, who was in a terrible condition. However, he did not recognize the real Laila and instead remained devoted to the illusionary version he believed was always with him. Heartbroken, Laila’s eyes filled with tears, and overcome by sorrow, she died. Upon hearing of Laila’s death, Qais rushed to her grave, where he collapsed, with blood oozing from his wound.
Did Qais (Majnu) and Laila get married?
The film Laila Majnu begins with Laila, hailing from a highly respectable family, enjoying the attention from various boys but constantly searching for her true love. One night, she visited a spring with her friend Ambreen, where they encountered a group of boys, causing the girls to flee. These boys were Qais and his friends, who ended up retrieving Laila’s lost torch.
Following this encounter, Qais began to follow Laila’s daily routine. She soon learned about his actions and started developing an interest in him. When Laila confronted Qais about his behavior, he humorously claimed he was returning her torch. That night, he left a note for her, stating he would not pursue her unless she desired it.
The next day, Laila and Qais met at a wedding, where she gave him her phone number. They started talking frequently and gradually fell in love. Laila often sneaked away to spend time with Qais in his car. However, their secret romance was discovered by Ibban, Laila’s father’s political advisor, who informed her father, Masood Ahmed.
That same night, Masood caught Laila and Qais together. Qais confidently assured Laila that he would speak to her father and seek his blessing for their marriage. However, there was a deep-seated enmity between their families over a land dispute, and Masood was vehemently opposed to their union. Qais’ father attempted to talk to Masood about the marriage, but he insulted him and arranged for Laila to marry Ibban instead.
Initially, Laila was unwilling to marry Ibban, but on the wedding day, she saw Qais torment her father. Misinterpreting the situation, Laila told Qais to leave and reluctantly agreed to marry Ibban.
What happened to Qais Bhatt (Majnu) & Laila?
After Laila’s refusal, Qais went abroad, and the story moved forward by four years. During this time, Qais’ father was attacked and he died. Upon hearing this, he returned home. After attending his father’s funeral, Qais and his friends visited a café, where he unexpectedly saw Laila again, reigniting his unresolved feelings for her.
When Laila learned about Qais’ return, she decided to meet him. Meanwhile, Laila’s husband, Ibban, now an MLA, exerted immense pressure on Laila and her family. When he learned about Laila and Qais’ meeting, he violently slapped her. This incident prompted Laila to plan an elopement with Qais.
Ibban, under the influence of drugs, plotted to kill Laila and Qais. However, his car met with an accident, resulting in his death. Ready to elope, Laila asked Qais to wait until the end of her Iddat (a period a woman must observe after the death of her husband or after a divorce). Hearing this, Qais, who had been waiting to marry Laila for a long time, started laughing hysterically, as his mental state had began to deteriorate.
As time passed, Qais’ condition worsened. He began living with an imaginary Laila, seeing her everywhere and becoming increasingly detached from reality. Laila, upon discovering Qais’ state, was heartbroken by his refusal to recognize her. Overwhelmed with guilt and sorrow, she ultimately took her own life, blaming herself for Qais’ condition.
In the conclusion, it was revealed that the prince of Laila’s dreams was indeed Qais, the very man she saw in her dreams every day. The tragic ending underscores the depth of their love and the devastating consequences of their separation.