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In the film "Kyun Ki," Sir Richard's Mental Sanatorium is managed with an iron fist by Dr. Jogichand Khurana (Om Puri), known for his harsh and oppressive methods. His daughter, Dr. Tanvi Khurana (Kareena Kapoor), and Dr. Sunil (Jackie Shroff) also work there. Tanvi, unlike her father, has a compassionate approach to treating patients, but her kindness goes unrecognized. After treating a patient designated as number 36 with great care, Tanvi feels unappreciated and decides to withdraw from patient care, especially avoiding any further involvement with number 36.
Anand Rai Singhania (Salman Khan), a young man, is admitted to the sanatorium by court order after his elder brother insists on his immediate admission. Despite an initial evaluation showing no signs of mental instability, Anand’s behavior becomes erratic when he fixates on a housefly, leading to a violent outburst. This incident convinces the doctors of his insanity, and he is consequently admitted.
Inside the sanatorium, Anand tries to make friends with other patients. Dr. Sunil, who has a history with Anand's family, forms a bond with him, while Tanvi grows increasingly frustrated with Anand’s disruptive and childish behavior. She demands his removal from the facility.
Sunil finds Anand's diary and shares it with Tanvi, revealing Anand's tragic past. He was once a talented musician deeply in love with Maya, a vivacious nun in Romania. Maya initially did not reciprocate Anand’s affections, leading him to a dramatic attempt to gain her attention by staging a fake suicide. Maya, moved by his act, confessed her love, and they planned to marry. However, Maya’s playful nature involved elaborate pranks, such as pretending to be unable to ride a horse or drive a car. Anand, believing these were tricks, was unprepared for Maya’s final prank—pretending she couldn’t swim. Anand’s disbelief led him to leave her in the pool, resulting in her drowning. This traumatic event left Anand shattered and deeply guilt-ridden.
Realizing the depth of Anand’s suffering, Tanvi feels regret for her previous treatment of him and seeks to make amends. She befriends Anand and works with Sunil to help him confront and overcome his past trauma. Through their efforts, Anand begins to heal and decides to leave the sanatorium. However, he chooses to stay when Tanvi reveals her love for him, which he returns. Their relationship faces a major challenge when Tanvi’s engagement to Karan, which was sanctioned by her father, comes to light.
Khurana is furious upon discovering Tanvi’s relationship with Anand, viewing it as an inappropriate doctor-patient dynamic. He demands that Tanvi end the relationship, but she refuses. Karan, upon learning the situation, supports Tanvi’s choice to be with Anand. Sunil tries to persuade Khurana to adopt a more compassionate approach to treating patients, but Khurana remains firm in his belief in his harsh methods.
Anand’s resistance to Khurana's authority and his defiance of the sanatorium's oppressive environment escalate tensions. In a violent confrontation, Anand’s anger leads Khurana to order a lobotomy. Tanvi and Sunil attempt to rescue Anand and escape together, but they find out too late about the lobotomy. Overcome with grief and realizing that Anand is beyond help, Sunil tragically decides to end Anand’s suffering by suffocating him.
Tanvi, devastated by Anand’s death, loses her sanity. She is admitted to the sanatorium as a patient, assigned the same number as Anand—36. The film closes with Dr. Khurana facing the profound guilt of having lost his own daughter to the very system he perpetuated, highlighting the tragic consequences of his unyielding and inhumane treatment of patients.
