[1] The film stars Ashok Kumar, Bharat Bhushan and Vyjayanthimala in the lead with Om Prakash, Badri Prasad, Leela Mishra, Kamal Mehra, Purnima and Nishi appearing in other significant roles.
[2] The story revolves around Jyoti's (Vyjayanthimala) relationship with her brother, Shekhar (Ashok Kumar) and husband, Deepak (Bharat Bhushan).
In the meantime, Om Prakash marries his son to a wealthy woman, who does bring in a lot of dowry, but refuses to do any household work, and instead puts her father-in-law to work.
As Deepak is unable to get employment, Jyoti is successful in getting employment as a singer on the local radio station, not knowing that Deepak is resentful of her success, and is thinking of separating from her.
The playback voices were lent by Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi.