Baghban

Raj and Pooja have four sons and an adopted son, Alok. Alok falls in love with Arpita and owes his success to Raj's support, including money and education. Alok venerates Raj for giving him a chance at a better life.

Upon retiring, Raj and Pooja realize they cannot support themselves. They decide to leave their home and ask their children to let them live with them. The children propose a six-month rotation, with Raj and Pooja living with each son.

The parents begin the plan with Raj staying at Sanjay's home while Pooja goes to Ajay's. The separation begins as the family tests its bonds. They hope their children will recognize their sacrifices.

In Sanjay's home, Raj finds little warmth from his sons; the only affection comes from his grandson Rahul. He writes about fulfilling his children's dreams and his love for Pooja, as well as the pain of separation. The diary becomes a quiet witness to a family's fracture and resilience.

Pooja endures abuse at Ajay's home from his wife Kiran and granddaughter Payal. The mistreatment tests her endurance and dignity. She clings to the hope that their love will still be acknowledged.

Payal's cruelty gives way to remorse when Pooja saves her from a rape attempt by Payal's boyfriend. Payal begins to show genuine affection toward Pooja, hinting at the possibility of forgiveness within the family. This moment reveals a potential path to healing.

After six months, Raj and Pooja change trains and spend a period together in Vijaynagar. The journey underscores the persistence of love despite the physical distance from their sons. They search for small joys amid ongoing separation.

In Vijaynagar, Alok encounters his adoptive parents again and brings them to his own home, where he cares for them far better than their sons had. He provides warmth, support, and practical help. This contrast deepens the sense of chosen family.

During his stay with Sanjay, Raj befriends Hemant, a cafe owner, and learns that his writings have been published as a novel titled Baghban. Hemant, along with two teenagers Kapil and Nilli, helps bring the book to life. The publication marks a turning point in Raj's life.

The novel's success provides Raj with money to support himself and Pooja. The newfound stability allows them to face the future with some security. The book's popularity also sheds new light on their family history.

News of the book ceremony prompts all four sons and their wives to plan a visit, hoping to seek forgiveness from their parents. The event is framed as a chance for reconciliation, though motives seem mixed. Family pride and money expectations hover over the gathering.

Rahul and Payal choose not to attend, convinced that genuine forgiveness is unlikely and that their brothers are after money. Their absence adds tension to the ceremony. The others proceed with the attempt at reconciliation despite doubts.

The four sons ask for forgiveness, but Raj and Pooja refuse and disown them for causing such pain. They insist that trust must be rebuilt, not demanded. The moment marks a hard-won boundary in their relationship.

In the end, Raj and Pooja reunite with Payal and Rahul, acknowledging that love persists beyond years of hurt. The reconciliation offers a fragile peace and redefines family bonds through chosen connections. The couple stays hopeful for a more honoring future.