Always Kabhi Kabhi

Sam, the popular athlete, meets the new girl Aishwarya on the first day of their final year at St. Mark's School. They strike up an immediate bond, forming the emotional heartbeat of the year. Their growing connection sets the stage for the rest of the school's drama.

Aishwarya is cast as Juliet in the Shakespeare play, triggering envy and ambition among classmates. Sam throws himself into memorizing Romeo's lines to win the role and gain Ms. Das's approval. The rehearsal room becomes a pressure cooker where competition intensifies.

Tariq and Nandini navigate a complicated romance amid pride and misunderstandings. Tariq faces pressure from his parents to attend MIT, while Nandini craves attention and care she isn't getting at home. Their relationship threads through the year's chaos.

A Hellfire party turns chaotic when Sam tries to protect Aishwarya, leading to his arrest. The incident exposes a corrupt police scheme that seeks to extort money from him. The night rattles the group and tests their loyalties.

Aishwarya's agent renames her Kashish and pushes her toward bikini shoots and film contracts she may not want. The lure of fame clashes with her growing bond with Sam. Her career temptations ripple through her friendships and choices.

Sam discovers a looming debt of ₹50,000 tying his fate to both the police and the Shakespeare prize. He weighs legal trouble, school pressure, and what the prize could cost him. The amount becomes a moral and financial crossroad for him.

On Aishwarya's 18th birthday, Sam confesses his love, but his words collide with parental disapproval. The revelation widens the rift between personal desires and family expectations. The couple's future feels uncertain as the year unfolds.

Aishwarya suffers a serious accident and falls into a coma. The group must confront the consequences of their choices and the fragility of their dreams. The hospital room becomes a tense focal point for their hopes and regrets.

Tariq and Nandini reframe Romeo and Juliet to reflect a world where parental permissions shape destiny. They stage the performance of their lives through the song Antenna, voicing grievances and dreams. The scene becomes a pivot around which the group processes the year's events.

Sam steps forward to expose the police's true motives to the Commissioner. The act challenges corruption and aligns the group with a sense of accountability. It also clears a path toward a possible resolution for Aishwarya's condition and the Shakespeare prize.

Aishwarya begins a slow recovery and opens a path toward reconciliation with Sam. Their relationship evolves as they face the aftermath together. The group learns to balance dreams with responsibility.

Tariq earns his place at IIT, marking a personal milestone despite the earlier family pressure. Nandini tells her parents that what she wants most is their time and attention, not money. The two friendships mature as the year nears its end.

The film closes with a finale that blends comedy, heartbreak, and resilience as the students celebrate their growth. A final musical moment features Shah Rukh Khan, marking their hard-won friendships and new beginnings. The year ends with a sense of hope and camaraderie.