Sunil leads a poor lifestyle along with his widowed mother, and two school-going siblings, Anu and Tikku. He gets married to Lakshmi, who soon gets pregnant. Anu graduates from school and each of the family make individual sacrifices so that she can attend college. During Diwali, Lakshmi falls down the stairs, is hospitalized, has a miscarriage, and will never be able to conceive. Sunil decides to keep this a secret from the rest of the family, but subsequently confides in his mother. When Lakshmi finds out she wants him to re-marry, but he refuses. Then Tikku is sent to live with his maternal uncle for a few days. Shortly thereafter the family will be faced with three crises as Anu prepares to elope with a wealthy fellow collegian, a death, and a theft.

In the wake of an alcoholic rage that drove away his beautiful wife and children, Anil is sent to prison, where he has plenty of time to reflect on his actions. Vowing to start anew, he moves to the city of Kolkata, where his wife and children just so happen to be living. But can he really regain their trust?

A newly orphaned brother-sister duo take refuge in a temple where they receive help from people who believe in them and push them to overcome several hurdles.