Aashiqui

Rahul erupts in anger when his father marries a second wife while his mother is still alive. In a fit of fury he crashes the wedding, tosses his mother's mangalsutra, and shatters the wedding car's windows. He is arrested at the scene and taken to the nearest police station.

Anu escapes from the oppressive girls' hostel run by Arnie Campbell. Her disappearance triggers a police report, and she is detained at a nearby police station. The incident intertwines with Rahul's own ordeal in custody.

Rahul awaits in a police cell and receives advice from an inspector before being released back to his broken home. Meanwhile Arnie arranges to take Anu back to her hostel, ensuring her return to safety. The two threads run in parallel within the same precinct.

The next day Rahul tries to meet Anu by the hostel area but cannot enter due to restrictions. He plays cricket with a friend to get inside, retrieves a ball, and glimpses Anu climbing a ladder before she falls. He then writes a note on an electricity bill, hoping she will read it.

The tailor helps Rahul recover the bill and an accompanying note from Anu inviting him to meet at the main city library the following Saturday. Rahul eagerly accepts the invitation, seeing this as a chance to confess his love. This moment marks a turning point in their relationship.

Rahul arrives at the library on the promised Saturday and meets Anu. She offers him only a 'thank you' in return for his help, but Rahul declares that his love cannot be stopped by anything or anyone. They share a moment that confirms their mutual attraction.

Arnie catches up with Anu and transports her to Ooty, planning a fresh hostel arrangement. Rahul hires a spy to eavesdrop on Anu’s movements and learns where she is headed. The chase for Anu becomes a test of Rahul's resolve.

The spy reveals Arnie's scheme to get Anu married off, prompting Rahul and a friend to search for Anu and uncover the truth. They discover that Arnie intends to control Anu’s future rather than let her decide her own life. The pursuit intensifies.

A farewell party at the hostel gives Rahul and Anu a chance to run away together, but Arnie catches them by involving the police. Anu is brought back to her guardian, while Rahul returns to his broken home. The elopement plan is thwarted for now.

Several months pass as Rahul learns more about Anu's past. Arnie reveals that Anu is an orphan with a distant relative in Ooty, Uncle Peter, who is an alcoholic. The documents granting him custody begin a long struggle for Anu’s independence.

Rahul and Arnie work together to locate Anu and confront Uncle Peter. They bribe him to sign away his guardianship, allowing Anu to escape his control. The victory comes at a cost and changes the course of Anu's life.

Now self-reliant, Anu pursues work as a model and auditions for 'Jean Cardin' in Mumbai. She wins a prize and a trip to Paris with a secured residence, marking a new chapter in her life. Rahul remains grateful but keeps his distance as she climbs the ladder of success.

Anu thanks Rahul, but a public figure's commitments complicate their relationship. Rahul declares that he loves her deeply yet is unsettled by the idea of delaying marriage. He pens his feelings in a letter that weighs heavily on him.

Rahul's path as a singer intersects with Anu’s modeling career. Padamsee helps Anu reach the public, and she becomes part of Rahul's growing world of fame. The two navigate the shifting tides of love and ambition.

Anu eventually decides against boarding the Paris flight with Padamsee and instead stays behind. Rahul, guided by his mother’s wisdom, goes after her and tries to resume their relationship. In the end, they choose to renew their bond, acknowledging that love can endure through storms.