The film follows Shreyas Talwalkar, a young man who finds a new family in a group of college students in the 1970s. Through heartbreaks and triumphs, the story explores the "Duniyadari" or worldliness that defines adult life. Its popularity remains high over a decade later, which unfortunately makes it a prime target for illegal download platforms.

Pirated versions often suffer from poor audio-visual quality, ruining the cinematic experience intended by the director.