The series is based on real events and is adapted from the eponymous work. After a horrific fire at the "Uphaar" cinema, which claimed the lives of many people, a couple who lost their children in the tragedy struggle to fight for their rights. The main characters, Nilam and Shekhar Krishnamurti, are willing to make any sacrifices to achieve justice. They go through numerous trials and meet people whose lives were also shattered by the tragic incident.