The narrative centers on Rahul Jaykar (Aditya Roy Kapur), a fading music sensation battling severe alcoholism, and Aarohi Keshav Shirke (Shraddha Kapoor), the protégé he transforms into a star. The "deep" tragedy of the film lies in the inverse relationship between their trajectories:
As Rahul pulls Aarohi out of obscurity and into the spotlight, his own career and health spiral downward.
Rahul’s eventual sacrifice—choosing to end his life—is rooted in the realization that his presence would only burden and eventually destroy the very woman he loves.