Pyaasa is the story of Sooraj Thakur (Aftab Shivdasani), a young man trapped in a tangled web of avarice, intrigue and love. Coming from a family with ancestral property of great value that his father and uncle will not allow him to sell, and constantly compared to his uncle's son Prem (Syed Zulfi) who has made a name for himself in the business world, Sooraj vows to find his own way to riches. He comes across Sheetal Oberoi (former Miss Universe Yukhta Mookhey), owner of a large group of companies who offers him a job and a large salary. Slowly their working relationship turns to friendship and then love. Until in walks Prem, who with his kindness and love wins over Sheetal's affections, leaving Sooraj smarting from the rejection.

As the plot unravels, Sooraj comes to know that his meeting with Sheetal was not a coincidence after all. Something terrible had happened in the past that ties them together and has made Sheetal thirsty for revenge. Greed, obsession, love, lust and sacrifice--the film takes us through a journey of emotions until its very unpredictable ending. Yukhta Mookhey, on screen for the first time, gives a brilliant performance and the film also introduces another newcomer, Syed Zulfi, in a heart-rending role.

On the DVD: Pyaasa is presented in 5.1 digital sound with English subtitles and special song and scene selections. --Anika Puri