The film stars Raaj Kumar, Mala Sinha and Jeetendra, with music composed by Shankar–Jaikishan.

On arrival at Salim's house, Akhtar is treated with utmost respect, provided employment, and a place to live.

Akhtar, meanwhile, has fallen in bad company, drinks alcohol, and romances a courtesan named Firdous by the instigation of Nabban Miya(Ram Mohan).

One day Akhtar comes to Salims home to see his son for the last time as he is leaving the city and also for pardon from Saltanat.

After many years, when Saltanat's son is going abroad to be a doctor, all the family visits Salim's grave.

[3] The muslim social film set in Lucknow,[4] had the song "Rukh Se Zara Naqab Utha Do Mere Huzoor" sung by Mohammed Rafi and classical-based dance number, "Jhanak Jhanak Tori Baje Payaliya" sung by Manna Dey, which won him the 1968 National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer.