Kaafir revolves around a girl named Izzat , who is an outspoken strong soul. On other hand Shahan, a strong and powerful channel head who considers himself a God and is a kaafir. Things take a worst turn where Shahan gets humiliated by Izzat and the latter swears revenge from her.

In post-Partition India, a Muslim businessman and his family struggle for their rights in a country which was once their own.

A personal portrait of director Shyam Benegal, made by his collaborator, Khalid Mohammed

The film starts with the earliest form of cinema and how Shama Zaidi became an integral part of the evolution of Indian Cinema.