When Thakur Virendra Singh's wife firstborn child is still born, Janaki, who used to be a tawaif, gives up her newly born son to the grieving mother. The two families' fates get entangled yet again when Virendra Singh's second son falls in love with Janaki's daughter.
Amar and Prem, college friends, and Asha and Shobana form friendships. Marriages are arranged, but dowry demands a US ticket. Prem returns, becomes office predator, and Asha endures harassment to pay off debts.
