It was the time of the partition on one nation into two countries, India and Pakistan. Hindus would remain in India and Muslims would go to Pakistan. A partition that ruined the lives of many people and separated many families. This is the story of Shanti, left behind in the turmoil, separated from her parents, her husband and her home. Pursued by some lumpen elements, she is saved by none other than a Muslim, Abdul Rehman. He treats her as his sister. Years later, when Shanti manages to reach Delhi and trace her family, they refuse to recognize her. Desperate, wanting to end her life, she is rescued by Chhalia, a poor man, who brings her to his hut. Shanti realizes that Chhalia loves her. But what about her family, her husband, her children? Will or can she ever regain them?MEMORABLE MELODIES: Music directors Kalyandji & Anandji tuned some excellent songs that are popular even now, some 44 years after the film's release:
- “chhalia mera naam†- Mukesh
- “baje payal chun chun†- Lata Mangeshkar
- “dum-dum diga-diga†- Mukesh
- “mere toote hue dil se†- a soulful Mukesh number and
- the Mukesh-Lata duet “meri jaan kuchh bhi kijiyeâ€
