Saaya (2003)

In the enchanting yet challenging terrains of the Burmese-Indian border, a tale of profound love and life-altering loss unfolds. Dr. Akash "Akki" Bhatnagar and his pregnant wife, Maya, two devoted doctors, find themselves amidst a health crisis as malaria strikes. Despite Akash's reservations, Maya's heart of service guides her to the affected region, a decision that alters their life's course permanently. When tragedy strikes, and news of a fatal bus crash in the torrential rains reaches Akash, it carries with it the shattering news of Maya's demise. Yet, Akash refuses to accept this grim reality. His belief in Maya's enduring presence becomes an unyielding beacon, guiding him on a supernatural journey where the lines between life and death blur. Haunted by a recurring symbol drawn by patients who've brushed with death and eerie whispers from lifeless bodies, Akash is convinced that Maya is reaching out to him from the other side. His relentless pursuit of this belief, however, is seen as a descent into madness by those around him, including Tanya, a close friend of Maya. Having been comforted by Akash after her own loss, Tanya now finds herself striving to help him navigate his grief. Guided by the enigmatic Sister Martha and propelled by an unwavering determination, Akash embarks on a pilgrimage back to the root of his torment – the Border. Here, a leap of faith into a waterfall near the bus crash site leads him to a spectral encounter with Maya. Rescued by a local guide, he is led to a tribal village that claims to have preserved Maya's soul. The mysteries that unfold within this village promise to alter Akash's perception of life, death, love, and loss, forever. In this mesmerizing blend of reality and the supernatural, "Saaya" invites viewers on a haunting journey of enduring love and profound loss, where the echoes of the departed ring louder than the voices of the living. The film explores the lengths to which one man will go to hold onto a love that transcends mortality, challenging the boundaries of sanity and the perceivable world.

Saaya is a drama movie featuring John Abraham.

Saaya is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.