October

Shiuli Iyer and Danish 'Dan' Walia start their internship at the Radisson Blu. Shiuli is meticulous and disciplined, while Dan is carefree and reckless about his duties. Their contrasting approaches set the dynamic for the months ahead.

Shiuli and her friends celebrate on the hotel’s 3rd floor while Dan is absent. The lack of his presence is noticed, highlighting his disengagement from the social fabric of the staff. The moment foreshadows the strain between his personal growth and professional responsibilities.

During the New Year’s Eve incident, Shiuli accidentally falls from the hotel terrace and is rushed to the hospital in a coma. The event becomes the turning point that binds Dan to her recovery. The hospital becomes the stage for Dan’s growing obsession and responsibility.

Dan learns that Shiuli’s last words before the fall were 'Where is Dan?' Her question haunts him and triggers a deep emotional upheaval. He begins visiting the hospital daily, despite worsening his job situation. His friends step in to cover shifts and help him financially.

A scuffle at the hotel culminates in Dan being fired. His colleagues continue to cover his shifts, but his personal crisis strains every part of his life. The termination marks the start of a more solitary period focused on Shiuli.

Despite the career setback, Dan’s presence becomes a calming force for Shiuli. He devotes his time and energy to taking care of her, becoming the primary caregiver as she slowly stabilizes. The bond between them deepens during this hospitalization stretch.

Seeing Dan’s life and career falter, Shiuli’s mother Vidya persuades him to focus on himself. Dan moves to Kullu and takes a hotel managerial position, hoping to rebuild his life away from Delhi. The separation moment tests his resolve and loyalty.

Dan learns from Vidya that Shiuli’s condition is deteriorating, prompting his return to Delhi. He apologizes for leaving abruptly and vows to stay by her side. His return marks a turning point as Shiuli responds to his presence.

With Dan back by her side, Shiuli begins to improve and is discharged from the hospital. They continue caring for her at home, while Dan’s devotion remains the centerpiece of her recovery. The home setting becomes a site of quiet resilience.

Dan and Shiuli share a quiet moment in a park as she tries to say his name. That night, Shiuli suffers a seizure and dies as her lungs collapse. The loss shatters Dan and crystallizes his devotion to her memory.

After Shiuli’s death, Dan visits her family to comfort them and process his own grief. He is left to confront the consequences of what he shared with Shiuli and the life he almost built with her. He is seen collecting her death certificate later.

In a later scene, Vidya explains that Shiuli was named for the shiuli flower she loved as a child with her grandfather. She notes how the flower is short-lived, living only for one night. Dan reflects on the parallel between the flower and Shiuli’s brief life.

Several months pass and Dan is rehired at the hotel, now advancing to sous chef and completing his diploma. He continues to honor Shiuli’s memory as part of his professional and personal comeback. He also plans to visit Vidya and the shiuli plant.

Dan visits Vidya and learns the family is moving to Trichy. He promises to take care of Shiuli’s shiuli plant and keeps it as a living reminder of her impact. Vidya’s relocation marks the closing of a chapter in the story.

In the final moments, Dan carries the shiuli plant with him as a symbol of his devotion and the enduring influence Shiuli had on his life. The plant travels with him, tying together memory, loss, and commitment.