Shahana's daughter Dipa asks her tailor to stitch deep pockets on her burkha. The young waiter at the tea stall worships the ground she walks on; the maid at home revels in her affection; the widowed college teacher's heart is in turmoil. Yet her family considers her a disgrace and a menace to society.

Dukhu, fleeing an abusive stepfather, leaves his mother and works for a wealthy family. Seeking nirvana, he meets a sage who teaches him that freedom requires letting go of love. Inspired, Dukhu abandons his attachment to his mother.