In a newly independent India, a studio boss, his movie-star wife, a trusted aide, a nautch girl and a refugee will have their paths cross in their pursuit of stardom and riches.
Studio owner Srikant Roy discovers that his wife Sumitra is having an affair with the studio’s upcoming star, Jamshed Khan. Roy sends his loyal lab assistant Binod to Lucknow to bring them both back, urgently. Binod finds a unique way to get his boss what he wants.
Roy gambles on his new star. Binod navigates the way around his new life. Sumitra refuses to let go of Jamshed. Jay arrives in Bombay and is forced to take up a life of crime. Niloufer moves to Bombay but gets caught in a dangerous situation.
Jay goes job-hunting and is reunited with an old friend. Niloufer creates her own opportunities. Nanik Jotwani and Roy begin a revolutionary venture. Roy’s distribution gamble on ‘Sunghursh’ fails. Binod’s newfound stardom is threatened by a surprise twist.
Binod is blackmailed. Niloufer and Jay rekindle their friendship. Jotwani introduces Roy to some new, powerful friends. Roy protects Binod from catastrophe, at the cost of Jay’s career.
An international propaganda tussle begins at Roy Talkies. Jay is determined to start his own studio, but has to make a huge personal sacrifice in order to. Binod backs out of a commitment, and creates an enemy in the process.
Binod is haunted by memories of Lucknow. Jay struggles to shoot his film. Niloufer makes a big decision. Sumitra finally finds a lead in her search for justice.
Niloufer meets the man of her dreams. A heartbroken Jay decides to move on. Binod and Niloufer start shooting for ‘Rajmahal’. Jay and Binod get into a brawl. Sumitra reveals Binod’s secret to the press.
Roy reshoots ‘Rajmahal’ to save the film from scandal. ‘Rajmahal’s failure has surprising consequences for Jay. Niloufer’s heartbreak leads her into the arms of another. Roy makes Jay an offer he can’t refuse, leading Jay to destroy a friendship.
Sumitra finds a witness. Binod prepares for the greatest betrayal of his life. Jay jeopardises his future. Roy leaves Sumitra a surprise gift.
Sumitra takes Binod to court. Binod summons a shock witness. Jay’s plans to elope are put to the test. As the drama of the series is resolved, the characters find their own paths moving forward.
