Aatma

Nia lives with Maya's parents and adores her father, whom she believes is still alive. Maya deliberately withholds the truth about Abhay's death to shield her daughter from pain. This secrecy plants a fragile foundation as Nia clings to imagined memories of a father she cannot fully understand.

Paras, Nia's classmate, bullies her in class, creating a tense atmosphere. Soon after, Paras dies under mysterious circumstances, followed by the death of their teacher, Mrs. Sinha, who had warned about Nia. The sequence intensifies fear and hints at a malevolent force surrounding Nia.

Nia begins speaking to her dead father as if he were still present, which unsettles Maya. The conversations blur the line between reality and the supernatural for the family. Maya's worry grows as the haunting intrudes on their daily life.

During counseling, Maya explains she was forced into an arranged marriage with Abhay, whose temper and violence damaged them. She explains that she filed for divorce and won sole custody of Nia. The counselor acknowledges the trauma, though their session is interrupted by news of Abhay's life taking a dark turn.

Shortly after the family court hearing, Abhay dies in a car accident, leaving Nia's life in a fragile, unresolved space. The sudden death hints at a darker, possibly supernatural fate surrounding the family. Maya and Nia are left dealing with a new void and growing fear.

Maya takes Nia out for a weekend in an attempt to shield her from fear. During the trip, Abhay seems to possess Nia, causing her to assault Maya and threaten that he will take their daughter away. The frightening episode rekindles the sense that Abhay's grip persists beyond death.

A priest counsels Maya and tells her that as long as she and Nia share a strong bond of love, Abhay won't be able to kill either of them. The mystical advice gives a feeble but hopeful defense against the haunting. Maya clings to this belief as a possible safeguard.

The counselor tries to convince Nia that her father is truly dead, but soon after, he is found dead himself. The death reinforces the sense that malignant forces are closing in on the family. The attempt to explain the truth ends in tragedy.

Abhay kills Maya's friend Aakanksha, and Maya is framed for the murder. She is arrested and sent to a mental health facility as authorities scrutinize her involvement. The family tragedy deepens, while the true danger remains unexposed.

In his murderous spree, Abhay kills the priest and Maya's mother, further destabilizing Nia's world. With loved ones gone and Maya imprisoned, the threat to Nia grows more personal and imminent. The house of cards begins to collapse around them.

Facing an inescapable threat, Maya dies by taking her own life in the health facility confinement. Her dying act infuses her with a protective spirit for Nia's sake. She becomes a guardian, vowing to watch over her daughter from beyond the mortal world.

As Abhay closes in, Maya's spirit intervenes to save Nia, pushing her away from a fast-moving local train. Abhay attacks again, but Maya destroys his spirit, ensuring Nia's safety for the rest of her life. The climax blends supernatural intervention with mortal peril.

The story closes with Nia celebrating her 18th birthday, surrounded by memories of her mother. Maya's spirit watches fondly from the shadows, continuing to protect and guide her daughter. Their bond endures beyond death, shaping Nia's future.