Ismat Chughtai

In post-Partition India, a Muslim businessman and his family struggle for their rights in a country which was once their own.

Set during the 1857 War of Independence, an obsessed Indian Nawab desires to wed a young Anglo-Indian woman, but the girl's obstinate mother stands between them.

An impoverished orphan is first abused by her extended family, and then exploited after she becomes popular and wealthy.

Puran, a wealthy young man, falls in love with Asha, who is poor. He insists on marrying her despite his family's strong disapproval due to their class difference. The story follows his persistent efforts to overcome this opposition and marry Asha.

Two brothers fall in love with the same girl, but the girl loves younger brother creating an intriguing love triangle.

Badal is mistakenly presumed to be dead. Kamini, his love, is heartbroken and is married off to Thakur. Badal returns and not knowing the truth, is filled with vengeance for Kamini.