Shikaras (House Boats) have lost their glory and the owners of houseboats have been suffering for the last 15 years because of militancy in Kashmir . Tourist inflow trickled down because of the terrorist activity in Kashmir . Above all, the environmental degradation of lakes and rivers in Kashmir is alarming. Lakes are shrinking because of encroachments. Giving special focus to the community of the Hanjees , the film justifies few characters and how they sustained their livelihood during a troubled span of 15 years. Taking their example, the film tries to portray the present state of Kashmir .