The story of "Udta Punjab" is about four characters — a rock star(Shahid Kapoor), a migrant labourer(Alia Bhatt), a doctor(Kareena Kapoor) and a policeman(Diljit Dosanjh). All these four lives have one connection. The characters from different walks of life are fighting the menace of drugs in their own way.
"Udta Punjab" focuses on the artificial highs and the real lows that they face while treading the paths fraught with mortal dangers. The audience says the movie is a realistic and emotional journey. It is also high on abusive language. Director Abhishek Chaubey has done a brilliant work in scripting the film, and has an amazing grip over the narration of the story. He portrays a serious issue in an entertaining way.