 Manorama (a very young Padmini Kolhapure), is the darling daughter of a rich family, whose patriarch is the all-powerful Thakur (an aging Shammi Kapoor). She is coddled, and pampered and her every whim is answered. Deodhar (Rishi Kapoor) is a poor orphan in the village, who is able to further his education in the big city with the Thakur s help. He returns after his studies, to find that Manorama has grown up into a beautiful young lady, and falls in love with her. He is unable to declare his love for her however, because of the apparent class-distinction. Manorama, of course unaware and child-like treats him as always, as her child-hood friend. Enter the handsome and rich Kumar Narendra Pratap Singh (Vijayendra Ghatge) as Manorama s prospective bridegroom. She is soon married and off to her husband s home, leaving Deodhar in silent despair...