Begum has fallen upon hard times, is virtually destitute, and is dependent on Tikku, who does make-up/hair-dressing of Bollywood actresses.

Tikku picks up the girl, longing for human company, decides to keep her, names her Tamanna, and brings her up on her own with the help of a close friend, Saleem.

When she completes school, she returns home to find Tikku in the guise of a hijra and shuns her, but subsequently relents.

When Tamanna's mother and brother request her to return to them, she declines and prefers to stay with Tikku.

[1] The music is composed by Anu Malik with lyrics by Rahat Indori, Nida Fazli, Indeevar and Kaifi Azmi.