Hawaizaada

As dawn breaks over the British Raj, Shivkar Bapuji Talpade, affectionately known as Shivi, faces emotional turmoil. His unrequited love for Sitara, a local stage dancer, leads to his father's disapproval and ultimate expulsion from the family home.

In his solitude, Shivi encounters Pandit Subbaraya Shastri, an eccentric scientist with dreams of flying machines. Shastri's controversial experiments have garnered the attention of British authorities, but his ambition to innovate captivates Shivi, offering him a new direction.

Shastri entrusts Shivi with a mysterious manuscript detailing the secrets of early Indian aeronautics. Recognizing Shivi's extensive knowledge of ancient scriptures, Shastri hopes to leverage this treasure for their groundbreaking project.

Initially hesitant, Shivi reassesses his life choices, driven by the heartache of losing Sitara. Ultimately, he accepts Shastri's offer, embarking on a quest to revolutionize aeronautics alongside the scientist.

As Shivi and Shastri delve deeper into their work on the flying machine, they face financial hurdles. To alleviate their situation, they approach a local king for assistance, but are met with disappointment and setbacks.

News of Sitara's return to Bombay reaches Shivi, revealing her battle against poverty and debt. Motivated by guilt and love, he makes a drastic decision in an attempt to rescue her from her dire circumstances.

In a moment of desperation, Shivi sells Shastri's valuable manuscript to a British officer to help Sitara. This betrayal causes a rift between him and his mentor, leading to intense feelings of remorse.

Shivi's guilt intensifies upon learning of Shastri's untimely death, a loss that devastates him. This tragedy ignites a resolve within Shivi to honor Shastri's legacy and fulfill the dream they shared.

Determined to keep Shastri's dream alive, Shivi journeys to Banaras accompanied by Sitara and his nephew Narayan. There, they seek wisdom from a revered guru, who provides them with a cryptic code essential for their flying machine.

The revered guru imparts to Shivi and his companions a crucial piece of knowledge: the code '4121' which reveals the use of mercury as fuel for their engine. This insight becomes vital for their project.

As Shivi's endeavors progress, he becomes a target for British authorities due to a complaint from his brother. The stakes heighten, forcing him to be vigilant and cautious in his actions.

In a dramatic turn of events, Shivi is rescued by a brave freedom fighter just as the situation becomes perilous. This intervention provides him the opportunity to continue his quest unharmed.

With the British breathing down his neck, Shivi and Sitara prepare for takeoff at the beach. This moment is critical as he readies himself to take the leap toward making history.

As the culmination of his efforts, Shivi makes a daring attempt to fly. This historical moment not only marks his personal achievement but also etches his name in history as a pioneer in aviation.