Naram Garam

Kusum and her father lose their home after failing to repay debts to a local moneylender. They face hardship and uncertainty about where to live. Ramprasad, who is in love with Kusum, steps in to help and offers them shelter.

Ramprasad helps Bhavani Shankar reclaim possession of his ancestral home after a 53-year legal battle with a squatters. With the house secured, Kusum and her father arrive to stay at Ramprasad's shelter within the property. Ramprasad's arrangement is meant as a temporary measure while other plans are made.

The estate manager Gajanan Babu arrives furious to evict the squatters. However, Kusum's charm unsettles him and he instead proposes marriage to her, complicating the situation. Kusum and Ramprasad feel the noose tighten as the proposal changes the stakes.

Kusum and Ramprasad seek help from Kali Shankar, called Babua, a rough but compassionate garage mechanic. Babua successfully dissuades Gajanan Babu from pursuing marriage, but he is instantly captivated by Kusum and presses his own suit. The situation grows more tangled as Kusum attracts multiple suitors.

Ramprasad approaches Bhavani Shankar for assistance in handling Babua's interest in Kusum. Bhavani Shankar leverages his influence to defuse Babua, but his growing attraction to Kusum makes the arrangements riskier. The dynamics in the house become increasingly complicated.

Bhavani Shankar, a superstitious man who believes Kusum is the reincarnation of his dead wife Ahilya, decides to marry her. He begins to plan the marriage and resolves to make it happen, keeping the idea quiet from others. His resolve marks a turning point in the growing entanglement.

Bhavani Shankar takes precautions to ensure the marriage remains secret, with Ramprasad as the sole witness. He starts arranging the ceremony while keeping the broader family unaware of the imminent union. The secrecy adds tension to the household dynamics.

To orchestrate the moment, Ramprasad invites Bhavani Shankar's mother-in-law and daughter to the house at the exact date and time of the planned marriage, without telling them the marriage itself. The plan unfolds with hidden intentions and rising suspense. The house becomes a stage for a secret ceremony.

Bhavani Shankar falters, lacking the courage to marry Kusum before his mother-in-law and daughter. He privately asks Ramprasad to marry Kusum instead, trying to withdraw from the public arrangement. Ramprasad agrees, adapting the plan to secure Kusum's future.

Ramprasad negotiates his salary and the house as consideration for arranging and performing the marriage. He accepts the deal, tying Kusum's fate to his own future and housing. The arrangement safeguards Kusum's place but remains morally complex.

Ramprasad and Kusum marry, sealing the pact that allows them to stay together. The ceremony is kept secret from others, so the true motives behind the marriage stay hidden. Kusum enters married life under a protective but uneasy arrangement.

With the marriage complete, the reality behind the secret pact remains undisclosed to most characters. Kusum and Ramprasad begin their life together while the broader truth stays hidden. The ending emphasizes the couple's resilience despite the secrecy surrounding their union.