: Instead of eloping, Raj follows Simran to India to win over her strict family and gain their blessings, redefining the "rebel" trope in Indian cinema.

: Simran is already betrothed to a man in Punjab, chosen by her traditional father, Baldev Singh (Amrish Puri).

Directed by Aditya Chopra, the film follows Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) and Simran (Kajol), two young NRIs who meet during a trip across Europe.