It's a love story in the backdrop of North-east militancy. A girl who has seen too much too early- moulded into a hard-core terrorist meets an urban romantic dreamy eyed journalist at a railway station & then follows a self destructive journey, self effacing attraction. Frequently deserted & illuded by her, the boy still try to see a spark of tender feelings in her. But whatever remnants of it left in her , is suppressed & overwhelmed by the sense of purpose. His attraction is used by her to attain her target. He pursue a fatal route to follow her. Both Maneesha & SRK are at their best. SRK Not for his style- but his inner core actor. And Mannesha too. It is the excellent direction of Mani Ratnam which takes you from valley of love to the terrains of death. The music is haunting. Combination of Gulzar with ARR is tumultous.