""Set in Laalgurj Uttar Pradesh Dabangg is a story of Chulbul Pandey a totally fearless but corrupt police officer with unorthodox working methods. But even the most fearless at times face a tough fight with their innermost demons. Chulbul has had a bitter childhood. His father passed away when he was very young after which his mother Naini married Prajapati Pandey. Together they had a son Makhanchan. Prajapati favors Makhanchan which does not go down well with Chulbul. He decides to take control of his destiny and detaches himself from his stepfather and half brother. His sole attachment is his mother. However after his mother`s demise and an unsuccessful attempt to mend wounds Chulbul snaps all ties with his stepfather and half brother. Rajo with her unique perspective of life enters his world and turns life upside down. Chulbul starts to see life more positively and also gets sensitized to the value of a family.""