In the backdrop of the dark days of Indian democracy, four individuals with disparate backgrounds find themselves together in a prison for their involvement in the anti- government protests. As the government cracks down on opposition leaders, death and destruction loom large, forced sterilisation is rampant, and people mysteriously disappear.

Dhiraj Sahay, a professor; Umar Farooqui, a Shayar; Rajendra Agarwal, a businessman along with Rajan Pandit, the Jailer, navigate the treacherous waters of an oppressive regime. As the political tempest rages, the love story of Deepak and Guria gets entangled against the backdrop of a nation in turmoil.

Can the bonds of friendship weather the unyielding storm of political unrest?

The Indian Emergency offers a subtle exploration of the era, not as a political treatise but as a captivating tale of resilience and unity.

Through the eyes of Umar Farooqui, with his poignant Urdu poetry, experience the perilous journey of these friends amidst the chaos.