An exclusive interview with Rakesh Roshan

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Sanjay Mehra (Rakesh Roshan) is a scientist obsessed with his work, residing in Canada. He is convinced that there is life beyond the earth. He does extensive research and devices many instruments till he finally devises a computer that has the range to transmit messages to outer space. He uses the word AUM, which is supposed to be the first ever sound of the universe to establish contact with other life forms. His efforts finally bear fruit when he receives a response from outer space. He speaks to the scientists at the Space Research Centre in Canada, who ridicule him.

He is disheartened by their response but is encouraged by his pregnant wife Sonia, played by Rekha. One night as they return home, they see a bright light and spot a spaceship passing over them. Sanjay loses control over the car leading to an accident in which he loses his life. Sonia however manages to escape death.

Sonia now returns to India where her son Rohit is born. But Sonia's sorrows are not over. Affected by her fall, her son is born mentally retarded. He grows up to be a child trapped in the body of a man. Rohit lags behind in school and is teased and ridiculed by other boys. But there are a gang of six boys who love Rohit and they along with Preity (Nisha) decide to help him.

In his outhouse, Rohit discovers his father's old computer. Rohit decides to learn how to use the computer. Nisha agrees to help him learn. When they switch on the computer they are fascinated by some of the instructions which appear on the screen. When they follow the instructions they find the sound of AUM reverberating.. They don't realize the impact this is creating around them.

The next day the District Collector finds a huge crater which shows that a spaceship has landed there. The Collector is delighted and calls for a celebration. But thereafter he finds footsteps around the crater and wonders what they could mean? Is there an alien around? Is he dangerous? How will they find him?

Watch out for the first Sci-fi film in Hindi.

Lata Khubchandani