The opening scene of the movie shows the famous residential hall and the associated clock tower; "Victoria Gate".

Nawab then asks Anwar to teach his sister, Husna, some poetry, to which he agrees, and eventually finds that she is the very same veiled woman.

The heavily indebted Nawab does not realize that soon he will find Anwar in the company of a lowly courtesan, Najma; and pressure will be brought on him to get Husna to marry wealthy Munne Raja - who is all set to auction the former's mansion as well as belongings.

The soundtrack consists of 9 songs, featuring vocals by Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.

The song Mere Mehboob Tujhe Meri Mohabbat Ki Qasam, Phir Mujhe Nargasi Aankhon Ka Sahara Daydei became very popular upon release.