Andaaz

An accident leaves Raj with a fractured leg and lingering psychological trauma that haunts him even after the bone heals. The Malhotra family relocates to Guntur to start over, setting the stage for his recovery. This early setback frames Raj's later resilience and dependence on others.

In Guntur, Raj meets Kajal, a tomboyish neighbor who shares his love of airplanes. Kajal's steady encouragement helps him gradually regain the ability to walk. Their growing friendship becomes the emotional core of the early story.

Over the years, Raj harbors a quiet love for Kajal, but she treats him as her best friend. He keeps his feelings hidden as life grows more complex around them. The unreciprocated longing shapes his choices for years.

After a stint with Air India and about a year and a half of rigorous training, Raj rushes back to Kajal to propose. He is stunned to learn Kajal has fallen for Karan Singhania. To spare her pain, Raj hides his heartbreak and tells her that Karan is the ideal life partner.

Kajal and Karan marry, and during the reception she confronts Raj with the truth of his feelings. Hurt by the loneliness she imagines, she asks him to let her move on. The moment marks a turning point in their relationship.

Raj leaves for West Indies and South Africa for further training, while his brother and family relocate to Kottayam. Distance deepens Raj's longing and reshapes his sense of home. The separation opens space for new connections.

In a club one night, Raj meets Jiya, whose warmth and spontaneity draw him in. She falls for Raj because of his genuine nature, but he remains haunted by Kajal and cannot fully reciprocate. The encounter marks the start of a new emotional arc.

After completing his training, Raj returns to India and finds Jiya already in the country, staying with his family in Nainital. He greets her with politeness but keeps emotional distance from her advances. Jiya's presence unsettles his attempt to move on.

During Dussehra, Jiya performs the rites expected of a wife, unsettling Raj. He grows angry and asks her to leave, while his brother and sister-in-law admit they had hoped Raj would marry Jiya. They nudge him to move forward with life.

While visiting Jiya's family, Raj learns that Jiya is the sister of Karan Singhania, tying Kajal and Jiya together by marriage through a complex new connection. The revelation reframes the stakes for all of them. Raj must reassess his loyalties and the future path.

Kajal reveals that she survived a helicopter crash and was widowed by Karan's death, carrying guilt over what happened. Raj steps in to help Kajal confront her past and start living again. Jiya observes the evolving closeness between Raj and Kajal and soothes the tension.

Jiya suggests Kajal consider a second marriage to secure her future, recognizing the bond she sees between Raj and Kajal. The idea intensifies the emotional stakes as everyone weighs happiness against duty. Kajal and Raj navigate their own feelings amid family expectations.

At Raj and Jiya's engagement, Kajal learns her family also has plans for her engagement, forcing Raj to speak up against pressure. Jiya interjects, admitting her real aim was to reveal the truth and unite them. The moment reframes love as a shared responsibility.

Raj places the wedding tilak on Kajal, signaling his choice, while Jiya reveals her true purpose in bringing truth to light. The three characters stand together in a moment of forgiveness, acceptance, and renewed hope. Jiya participates in Raj and Kajal's wedding, affirming that love can take many shapes.

The film closes on a note of quiet triumph, with the three entwined as they begin a life that honors their past and embraces a new future. The narrative roots itself in forgiveness, resilience, and the redemptive power of love that refuses to be confined by convention.