Yogaraj But (2011)

Yogaraj But
DirectorDayal Padmanabhan

Plot

Sihi, an orphan working as an office administrator at the Siddaganga Matha in Tumkur, travels to Bangalore to complete passport, visa and ticket formalities before leaving for London to pursue a course sponsored by the matha. During her stay, she meets Yogaraj, a cheerful psychology graduate and aspiring astrologer who lives with his mother Sumitra and younger sister Yogitha. The two soon become friends, and Yogaraj helps Sihi with her work around the city. Sihi's warm nature also impresses his family after he introduces her to them.

As their friendship deepens, Yogaraj begins to develop feelings for Sihi. However, before he is able to confess them, he meets with a fatal accident. At the mortuary, Yogaraj's soul questions God about the sudden end to his life, expressing regret that he could not fulfil his responsibilities toward his family or discover whether Sihi reciprocated his feelings. Moved by his sincerity, God decides to grant him another chance at life despite Yamadharma's objections, and diverts the accident that caused his death.

After returning to life, Yogaraj confesses his love to Sihi, but she initially rejects him, revealing that a man named Chandru has already proposed to her and that she intends to meet him before leaving for London. When Sihi informs Chandru that she is unwilling to marry him, Yogaraj becomes hopeful once again. Sihi eventually promises Yogaraj that she would marry him after returning from London in six months. Overjoyed, Yogaraj drops her off at the airport, but suffers another fatal accident on his way back.

Yogaraj's soul once again questions God over his life being taken away a second time. God explains that Yogaraj was destined to have a short lifespan. Still unwilling to give up, Yogaraj pleads for another chance, saying he wished to experience life with Sihi now that she had accepted his love. God then tells him that Sihi too is destined to die within a few months. Heartbroken, Yogaraj selflessly requests that her life be extended instead of his own. God agrees to the request, and later reveals to Yamadharma that Sihi was never actually destined to die, but that the test was meant to determine Yogaraj's selflessness and purity of heart. Impressed by his sacrifice, God grants Yogaraj moksha. Meanwhile, Sihi, unaware of Yogaraj's death, calls him before boarding her flight to London, but receives no response. As she leaves, she fondly reminisces about the moments they shared and dreams about their future together after her return. The film concludes with a reflective narration about the meaning of life, the people one encounters, the memories created and the dreams that give purpose to human existence.

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