Adopted by a gangster named Prem, young Govinda grows up to be a hoodlum and extortionist. His life changes when he falls for a courtesan named Reshma, throwing him into conflict with Prem and his goons. But Reshma must also choose when a wealthy man, Jamnadas, shows up claiming to be her father and will only let her move in with him if she agrees never to see Govinda again.