Set against the backdrop of the Indian Army's skirmishes with Pakistani intruders in the heights of Kargil, Lakshya tells the story of Karan Shergill (Hrithik Roshan) and his search for his mission, love, honour, patriotism.

Karan is born to rich and affluent parents, lives life not worrying about tomorrow. He has no clue what he wants to do and forever at the crossroads of life.

The only thing stable in his life is Romila Dutta (Preity Zinta), a bright, ambitious, young journalist. Romi, as she is known, loves Karan and believes that someday he will find his calling.

Here beings his journey.

A journey that will test Karan, physically, mentally and emotionally.

A journey that will stretch him far beyond his limitations.

A journey that will force him to make bitter choices.

A journey that he will start as a boy but will end as man.

Lakshya also Stars Amitabh Bachchan as Col. Sunil Damle, who transforms the boy into a man. The supporting cast includes prolific actors like Boman Irani, Om Puri along with Nawab, Prashant, Sharad Kapoor and Sushant Singh.

After 'Dil Chahata hai', Farhan Akhtar faces a gargantuan task as a director to meet the expectations of the audience. Like his earlier film, he lends the shades of his own personality to Hrithik's character of a confused young man.

German-born Christopher Popp, who has served as the additional cinematographer on War Symphonies: Sjostakovisj, a Canadian-German co-production, handles the cinematography for the movie.

With Lakshya, Javed Akhtar makes a come back as a script writer after a hiatus of 15 years. Music of the film is composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.