The movie is set in the 1940s, during the India-Pakistan partition. The story revolves around Tara Singh (Sunny Deol), a Indian truck driver who falls in love with a beautiful Pakistani woman, Sakina (Amisha Patel). As the partition takes place, Tara and Sakina get separated, and Tara embarks on a journey to Pakistan to rescue his wife. The film showcases the struggles and hardships faced by Tara, as he navigates through the troubled waters of Pakistan, while also highlighting the themes of love, sacrifice, and patriotism.