Shivkumar is an idealistic and a talented painter.  For him, painting is worship. Kashinath – his Guru is an ideal master. He not only teaches Shiv kumar how to paint a painting but how to be an extraordinary human being.  He imbibes in Shiv Kumar high morals and values.  His philosophy is highly noble - An artist earns money with his art but that should not make money as art’s principle aim.

In the words of Kashinath ‘For an artist, art should not merely be a mean of self-pleasure.  Rather, the art should become an instrument in awakening the soul of the people and in spreading noble thoughts. It is meaningful only if it benefits the society at large.’  

The story starts from Delhi and moves forward in famous Himalayan cities like Dehradoon, Rishikesh and Mussoorie.  As with any artist, Shivkumar had a dream of having his own chitrashala – a painting school. Overcoming human attractions, material lure and sensual temptations, he ultimately realizes his dream.  Vengeance, abhorrence and hatred however, turn his dream sour.  An intentional and premeditated fire turns his chitrashala into ashes. AAG – the Gujarati word for fire, thus become turning point in the life of all the involved characters.