Sarfarosh is an intense drama of terrorism and insurgency in our country. It revolves around an assistant commissioner of police, Aamir Khan, who takes on terrorists who are out to ruin the peace of the country. The film names the neighbouring country as the trouble-maker. An innocous-looking ghazal singer, Naseeruddin Shah is shown as being the one who creates, perpetuates and encourages the spread of terrorism in India.