The movie is inspired by a real-life incident and revolves around the story of a young man named Jack (Ranbir Kapoor), who works as a Lootera (a professional gambler) in the 1950s. Jack leads a carefree life, roaming from place to place, making money by gambling. His life takes a dramatic turn when he meets a young woman named Noor (Sonakshi Sinha), who is on a journey to get married.