"Shoshite" translates to "exploited woman" in Kannada. Jyoti, a middle-class woman in Karnataka, struggles with infertility while her husband, Kishore, is dominant in their family. Helping friend Savita with a loan, Jyoti faces a crisis when Savita disappears with the money. Jyoti's father, Narayana, mortgages their home to repay the moneylender. With mounting debts and familial pressures, Jyoti navigates the consequences. The story illustrates on middle-class struggles in India, emphasizing the significance of friendship and family support. It underscores the risks of misplaced trust and the urgent need for women's rights awareness and empowerment in Indian society, offering a cautionary narrative.