But Benazir won't think of marrying him until he brings her the head of Habibullah, the Indian bandit who killed her father. In carrying out his pledge, Badshah breaks Indian law. So he gives his word to a kindly policeman that, after going home for his wedding, he will return to be jailed. In the ensuing 20 years he takes the rap for two murders he didn't commit. Everyone has many terrible vows to keep, many beautiful secrets to reveal.
Venal jailers stroke their fancy mustaches.
And God Is My Witness is a great place for Americans to start supping at the banquet that is Bollywood.