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Rohini is caught shoplifting in a shopping complex. Ranjeet, who has been watching her, pretends to be her partner and escorts her out of the venue. Rohini shares her hunger to become an actress, and Ranjeet offers a possible path to stardom through his theatre work.

Ranjeet reveals that he can make Rohini an actress because he owns a theatre and produces shows. Rohini accepts his offer and begins to see him as a potential mentor and patron. The relationship begins to turn romantic as he makes advances toward her.

The director of an upcoming play berates Rohini, drawing attention to her raw talent. Rohini's potential is noticed by Rakesh, an actor-director who assists her in refining her acting. This mentorship marks the start of a growing connection between Rohini and Rakesh.

Rohini and Rakesh fall in love and decide to marry, merging their personal and professional lives. Their relationship becomes a shelter as Rohini strives to balance ambition with devotion to her husband. They build a life together in the theatre world and beyond.

During a freak stage accident, Rakesh is blinded while trying to protect Rohini. He undergoes hospital treatment and therapy to adjust to his new condition. Sita, a nurse, helps him learn to read Braille and move around with a stick.

To support her husband, Rohini quits theatre and dedicates herself to caring for him. Despite his initial depression and disdain for pity, he begins to rely on his wife's love and loyalty. The couple's bond deepens as Rohini sacrifices her career for him.

It is revealed that Rohini has been having an affair with Ranjeet, who had offered her a path back to the stage. Rohini plots to return to theatre to resume the affair while maintaining her relationship with Ranjeet. The betrayal adds tension to Rohini's domestic life.

Rohini hires Sita as a full-time nurse to look after Rakesh so she can work back in theatre. Sita knows about the affair but chooses to keep it to herself, masking the tension behind her professional demeanor. The arrangement ties the fates of all four characters closer together.

While visiting Ranjeet's house to pick up a package, Rakesh discovers Rohini's affair and is distraught. He swears revenge and begins to plot how he can ruin Rohini's life and protect his own dignity. The seeds of a meticulous plan are planted at this moment.

Rakesh starts planning his revenge, familiarizing himself with Ranjeet's surroundings. He uses a cab for mobility, and practices sound-based targeting in preparation. He purchases a voice recorder from Century Bazaar and fits it to his home telephone to capture conversations.

To help Rakesh move around despite his blindness, Sita leaves her job, and a helper dog is purchased for his mobility. This setup helps him appear more dependent on others while he executes his plan from the shadows.

Rohini and Ranjeet arrange to meet at Ranjeet's apartment at 4 PM after a recorded conversation confirms the plan. Rakesh, in disguise, confronts the pair and kills Rohini with Ranjeet's revolver. The police quickly presume Ranjeet is the murderer.

Inspector Shatru investigates the murder, initially suspecting Rakesh. Sita confesses to protect Rakesh, but he eventually confesses to the crime himself. The court case reveals the complexities of justice for a blind murderer.

During the hearing, the judge questions whether a blind man could kill unseen. Rakesh demonstrates his sequence of actions, including voice-based targeting, and accidentally shoots Ranjeet when he enters with a new girl. He is sentenced for Rohini's murder but not for Ranjeet's.

Rakesh serves seven years for Rohini's murder and is released early for good behavior. He goes home with Sita to start a new life, while Inspector Shatru watches them depart. An old fakir singing in the background hints at the film's enduring motifs as the credits close.