The story of the film revolves around two sisters; Shabana and Farzana (Babra Sharif in a double role). They are identical twins who have very different personalities. Farzana is a shy and innocent girl, whereas her sister, Shabana, has a lively and confident personality. Farzana works as a secretary to the wealthy playboy, Akhter (Shahid). He lusts after Farzana, but is unable to seduce her. He finally manages to trap her by promising marriage. A secret marriage takes place between them, attended only by Akhter's closest aides and a dubious maulvi. After consummating the marriage, Akhter informs a stunned Farzana of his true intentions. When she refuses to leave quietly

The movie directed by Abdullah Al Mamun was adapted from a novel by noted writer Shahidullah Kaiser. The film based on the lives of people living in our costal areas, was admired by many while stirring up controversy for some bold statements it made.

Maula Jat tells the true story of it's eponymous hero's blood feud with the local "gunda" Nuri Nath.