On the eve of India's Independence Maharaja Uday Singh the King of Ranakpour urges his children to find their place in the new India as their 800-year rule on the princely state comes to an end. Stripped of his royal status Uday Singh's middle son Abhimanyu lands in Bombay to follow his passion - cricket.
While the young prince tries to adapt to life in the metropolis as a commoner he meets Meera Apte a struggling working class singer with an angelic voice and they bond over their common interest: Indian classical music.
Soon Abhimanyu finds himself torn between familial duties and his growing passion for Meera.
Finally the lovers make a choice that will change their destinies forever.