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。