[1] The film starred Dilip Kumar and Mumtaz Shanti in lead roles with Manorama, Jeevan and Gope.

The son, an educated man working as a lawyer, is unable to handle the situation at home and turns to drink.

However, when Chandra's parents learn about Roopa's social status, they insult and taunt her, slowly making her life miserable.

Chandra tries hard to change his parents' mind, but they don't pay attention to his words and continue oppressing Roopa.

The movie also addresses topics such as dowry, social injustice, poverty and relationships in a realistic and convincing manner.

The playback singers were Mohammed Rafi, Shamshad Begum, Meena Kapoor, G. M. Durrani, Ram Kamlani and Zohrabai Ambalewali.