In the before independence, when Indians are subjected to torture by the officials, a young man (Dev Anand) and his family, take it upon themselves to fight against the authorities.
Renowned, talent singer Tansen is settled in a small village. He has a lover whom he loves madly namely Tani. His singing talent pampers everyone in his village namely the animals, the Maharaja's and other living organisms.
Two fathers, one poor and the other rich, hope that a wealthy postmaster will wed one of their daughters.
Bhakt Surdas was a great saint and devotee of Lord Krishna. He was a 16th-century poet who was blind.