[1] The film stars Dharmendra, Asha Parekh, Nazir Hussain, Nirupa Roy, Bindu, Aruna Irani, and Rajindernath.

Hunted by the police, Maya decides to leave her son at the doors of a temple.

Guilt-ridden, he attempts to make amends to look after Aarti, her brother, Pappu, and sister, Mala, but conceals the fact that he was responsible for their father's death.

Things get worse after Aarti not only discovers the truth but also witnesses him getting intimate with a cabaret dancer, Rita.

In the end, it is revealed that Rita's real husband shot her for cheating other people and her greed for money.