In a nation that is obsessed with flying kites, the story is set in a small town Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India, where a nine-year-old orphan, It works in his uncle''s garbage-recycling business.[3] The blue skies above the town is dominated by a kite named ''Kali'' with mysterious origins. Out of the many kids who dream to defeat Kali, It is more determined. He does fail on number of occasions but one fine day, his will find a way. He discovers a local school having a roof that renders him some strategic advantage. Impersonating as a student, he sneaks into the school and must now pretend to study. The only problem - he can''t read or write! The little street urchin takes up the challenge as when the desire is strong, dreams aren''t impossible.