Welcome to Sajjanpur

Mahadev, an unemployed BA graduate, writes letters for villagers to earn a living. His mother objects to crowds at their home, so he sets up a small workspace near the post office to handle requests more discreetly. The aunt's request to write a letter reveals his latent talent and plants the seed of his dream to become a novelist.

As the quality of his letters improves, more villagers come to seek his help, and word of his talent travels through the village. The villagers' trust in him grows, turning his humble service into a notable craft. Mahadev begins to see the broader potential of writing beyond simple letters.

His skill with words extends to personal matters, as he designs a persuasive proposal to secure his friend's engagement. This shows his writing's influence beyond letters. The village begins to rely on him for more than just letters.

During the election season, Mahadev helps arrange police protection for Munni, reflecting the dangerous political climate. Amid the tension, his attention also shifts toward Kamla, and the two nearly share a kiss before they are interrupted.

Munni wins the election, but political violence claims her life, shocking Mahadev and the village. The tragedy underscores the harsh realities that shadow local power struggles. The event sets a somber tone for what follows.

Mahadev learns a troubling truth: Kamla's husband had been selling his own blood to earn money, revealing the depths people go to survive. The revelation adds moral complexity to the relationships in the community. It also deepens Mahadev's understanding of the village's struggles.

It is revealed that the events Mahadev is living through are part of a fictional novel written by the real Mahadev, drawn largely from his own experiences. The distinction between life and fiction becomes blurred, inviting reflection on storytelling's power. This twist reframes the earlier events as literature rather than only reality.

Some villagers are shown with unhappy endings, illustrating life in Sajjanpur is imperfect. Mahadev grapples with his mistakes and uses them to fuel his resolve to pursue his dream anew, committing to finishing the novel that mirrors his experiences. He embraces the responsibility of storytelling as a force for truth.

Under the pseudonym Sukhdev, Mahadev reveals that Munnibai has become a powerful MLA with high-level connections. The reveal demonstrates the far-reaching consequences of the village's stories.

Kamla and Bansi are shown living in a happy home in Mumbai, and they travel back to Sajjanpur every Diwali. Their visits symbolize the enduring ties between the village and its people who left for the city. The annual Diwali reunions offer a hopeful note to the film's ending.

The narrative notes that Ram Kumar and Shobha Rani were lynched for opposing widow remarriage, highlighting the intolerance present in the community. This event reflects the film's satirical yet compassionate look at rural life. It underscores the harsh costs of social prejudice.

Mahadev wooed Vindhya with 40 letters and married her, a union that helps him pay off his farmland mortgage and build a better life. This marriage anchors his personal and professional growth and provides stability for pursuing his novel. It marks a turning point toward his eventual literary success.

With the experiences of Sajjanpur laid bare, Mahadev finally fulfills his lifelong dream of writing a novel. The work completes his transformation from a humble letter-writer to a recognized author. The film ends on a note celebrating the power of storytelling.