Chandan is found dead by his twin brother Trishul, who is a dacoit. In a bid to turn a new leaf and leave the criminal life behind, Trishul assumes his brother's identity.
Shyama is an orphaned young woman who lives with her aunt, uncle and several cousins, two of who are girls of marriageable age. Her passion is dancing, which is frowned upon by her uncle and aunt. One day she, along with a young man named Gopal, go to see the dance by an international artiste named...