[1][2] Jannat Ki Talash is set in around the year 1947, when Pakistan was newly formed and revolves around Salma (Resham).
Salma and Faraz (Shaan) had been in love before the creation of Pakistan and were fiancees.
Although when the creation of Pakistan was announced, high proportionate of people where displaced and killed.
However Salma returns to Pakistan, upon learning this Faraz hurries to the police station to collect her.
She does not speak until a turn of events take place and she is forced to defend herself in court.