Kabir Singh, a brilliant but volatile house surgeon, finds his life spiraling into a self-destructive abyss after a forced separation from Preeti Sikka, the woman he deeply loves. Their romance begins during their time at a prestigious medical college in Delhi, where Kabir, despite his aggressive temperament and frequent run-ins with college authorities, becomes instantly smitten with the shy, demure Preeti. Their relationship flourishes, built on a foundation of intense passion and possessiveness, until Preeti’s conservative family discovers the courtship. Opposed to Kabir’s rebellious nature and different background, they forcibly marry Preeti off to another man.Devastated and consumed by heartbreak, Kabir descends into a dark, nihilistic lifestyle characterized by rampant
substance abuse, professional negligence, and reckless sexual encounters. He abandons his medical career, alienates his loyal friends, and pushes away his concerned family, choosing to wallow in his grief through alcohol and drugs. His descent is punctuated by moments of extreme rage and profound sorrow, as he struggles to reconcile his lingering love for Preeti with the crushing reality of his isolation. He becomes a shadow of his former self, a man defined by his pain and his refusal to move on from a love that feels like a curse.Years later, a chance encounter reveals that Preeti has left her husband and is living alone, pregnant with Kabir’s child. This revelation acts as a catalyst, forcing Kabir to confront the wreckage of his life. The realization of his impending fatherhood and the enduring depth of his affection for Preeti pushes him toward a difficult path of redemption. He begins the arduous process of sobering up, reconciling with his
estranged family, and re-evaluating his professional ethics. Kabir eventually reunites with Preeti, finally letting go of the toxic traits that fueled his self-sabotage. The film concludes with their quiet reconciliation, marking a transformative moment where Kabir transitions from a man governed by his impulsive, destructive urges to one capable of maturity and commitment, ultimately finding peace in the life they begin to build together alongside their young daughter.