The film stars Shammi Kapoor, Nanda, Kunal Kapoor, Padmini Kolhapure, Shashikala, Ashalata Wabgaonkar and Rehman.

[2] Courtesan Madame Subbalaxmi heads a household where men are not born, but are welcome.

Subbalaxmi is thrilled when her protégé, Sangeeta, gives birth to a baby girl, who they name Chandra.

Chandra meets her neighbor, Kunal, and their family, and is welcomed by them.

Problems arise when Kunal and Chandra fall in love, as neither Kunal's family, nor Chandra's courtesan family will permit this marriage.