Aashayein is a spice-of-life story that revolves around a compulsive gambler named Rahul Sharma (John Abraham), who recently has won 30 million rupees. However, his life takes a turn when he discovers that he is suffering from cancer. Rahul is clueless about how to deal with the situation and coincidentally sees an advertisement for a rehabilitation center for the people suffering from an incurable disease to spend their last days. Rahul leaves for the center right away. Once there, he meets several people who help Rahul to live his life to the fullest in his last days.