"Om Shanti Om" is a romantic comedy-drama that follows the story of Om Prakash Makhija (Shah Rukh Khan), a struggling actor who becomes a superstar in the 1990s. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he dies in a tragic accident. Seven years later, a young actor named Om Shanti Om (also played by Shah Rukh Khan) appears, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the deceased actor. As Om Shanti Om rises to fame, he sets out to expose the truth behind his death and bring justice to those responsible.