Henna

Chandar Prakash lives in Srinagar and is set to marry Chandni Kaul. The engagement preparations give him a sense of normalcy before the upheaval of events to come. This milestone marks the calm before a border crisis that upends his life.

On the day of the engagement, Chandar experiences an accident that causes him to stray across the ceasefire line into Pakistani Kashmir. This border mishap isolates him from his planned life and introduces him to a new, perilous chapter. His presence in Pakistan triggers suspicion and uncertainty about his true loyalties.

Beautiful Henna Khan finds an unconscious man washed ashore near the river Jhelum in Pakistan. She and others nurse him back to health, and he speaks the name Chand in his sleep, leading everyone to call him Chand. This marks the start of a bond between Henna and the stranger.

Chand recovers and begins staying with Gul Bibi and Khan Baba's family. He helps Gul Bibi make clay pots, while his memory remains hazy about his origins. Henna's affection for him grows as she nurtures him and dreams of marrying him.

Khan Baba arranges the marriage between Henna and Chand, aiming to unite the two families and formalize their bond. A wedding date is set, signaling a life together in Pakistan despite Chand's Indian origins. The arrangement deepens the tension surrounding his true identity.

On the day of the wedding, Chand suddenly remembers his past and reveals that he is Chandar from India, not a Pakistani Muslim. The discovery shatters the planned union and forces a choice between love and homeland. The group resolves to help him return home safely.

The family decides to arrange a safe passage for Chand back to India, acknowledging his rightful homeland. The plan highlights the conflict between personal love and political borders in a tense wartime setting. They begin coordinating a perilous journey across the border.

The initial attempt to slip Chand across the border is foiled when one of Henna’s brothers colludes with Shahbaaz Khan. The act of betrayal disrupts the escape plan and heightens the dangers faced by everyone involved. It reveals how loyalties are split under pressure.

A second attempt finally allows Chand to reach India, but chaos during the crossing leads to Henna’s death. Her sacrifice adds a tragic cost to the political feud between nations. Chand departs Pakistan with a heavy heart, carrying the memory of Henna.

As Chand crosses back toward his homeland, he grapples with why war exists and what it costs love across lines drawn by politics. The film ends on a contemplative note, urging peace over division. The personal tragedy underscores the senselessness of conflict.