Jamaal and Suraiya are childhood friends turned lovers. Since both are poor, Suraiya's uncle gets her married to a rich old man Salaam, hoping for her better future. Trouble ensues when Salaam kills Jamaal's mother for declaring that Suraiya belongs to her son. Seething with rage, Jamaal seeks revenge and brutally kills Salaam, also refusing to forgive Suraiya for deceiving him.