The story of Issaq revolves around the two lovers who are born to hate each other as their families are arch rivals of each other. Progressing as how they eventually fall in love with each other, the plot is set in the background of Varanasi as story on the banks of the Ganges and revered as holy in Hinduism. This story based on Shakespeare's play Romeo- Juliet.

Directed by Manish Tiwary of Dil Dosti Etc fame and Produced by Shailesh Singh and Dhaval Gada, this modern adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Issaq is set to release on 26th July 2013.