Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

In a quaint village, a group of women sneak away in the early hours to relieve themselves in the open, hidden by the foliage. This act highlights the existing sanitation issues faced by the villagers, especially the women.

Keshav faces a bizarre predicament as he must partake in a ceremonial wedding with a buffalo. This tradition, upheld by his father, Pandit Vimalnath Sharma, is believed to bring him better fortune amidst the family's superstitions.

Keshav meets Jaya, the state's top student, on a train, instantly becoming smitten with her. However, their different backgrounds and Keshav's lack of English skills lead to an initial clash between the two.

Keshav discovers that Jaya is one of his customers at his bicycle shop. In an ill-fated attempt to promote his business, he uses her photos for posters, igniting her outrage when she finds out about it.

During the festival of Holi, Keshav tries to get close to Jaya, but she rebuffs his advances. Heartbroken and disillusioned, Keshav vows to move on, despite Jaya feeling a strange pull towards him.

To appease his father’s superstitions, Keshav ingeniously provides Jaya with an artificial thumb. She wears it as a ring to deceive his father into believing she meets the family’s criteria for a suitable bride.

On her first morning at Keshav's home, Jaya's frustrations grow when she has to venture out to the fields for a bathroom. With a strong desire for proper sanitation, she insists Keshav build a toilet, but he delays her requests.

Tired of the lack of sanitation, Jaya decides to move back to her parents' home, demonstrating the seriousness of her frustrations. Keshav attempts temporary fixes but fails to meet Jaya's essential needs.

Jaya files for divorce, citing the lack of a toilet as her main reason, stirring public interest. Her case becomes a symbol of the struggle for basic sanitation rights, drawing attention from government officials.

The absurdity of Jaya's divorce case catches the attention of government officials, who step in to aid in toilet construction in Keshav's village. Yet, Keshav's father remains stubborn and resistant to change.

Keshav's mother injures herself on the way to the fields, a turning point that shakes the family's beliefs. This incident leads even Keshav's father to acknowledge the urgent need for improved sanitation facilities.

As the divorce hearing approaches, Keshav's family receives a notification from the Chief Minister's office. The judge is urged to delay the proceedings to allow for immediate construction of toilets in the village.

In a surprising turn of events, Keshav and Jaya leave the court together hand in hand, signaling a reconciliation. Keshav’s father extends a heartfelt apology for his previous rigid stance, recognizing the importance of change.

As construction for proper sanitation facilities begins, villagers line up eagerly for the newly introduced mobile toilets. This moment symbolizes a significant shift in the community’s values and attitudes towards sanitation.