Sahir, who is trained in magic and acrobatics is robbing banks in Chicago belonging to the man responsible for his father's death. Brought in to help are Indian police officers, Jai and Ali.
In the 18th century, the British East India Company is pitted against Khudabaksh, a "Thug of the Seas" fighting to liberate his country. The English, not knowing how to defeat him, call on a talented con artist, Firangi Mallah.
What happens when you throw 2 guys who hate each other together? Add for good measure a beauty and a gangster and the trouble is no one can be trusted.