Plot

Halaku (Pran), the powerful emperor of Iran, rules the country wisely and with an iron hand. When he comes upon one of his subjects, Niloufer (Meena Kumari), he stakes his claim on her and wants her to be his wife, despite of his wife (Minoo Mumtaz), who opposes his marriage plans. Niloufer, who loves Pervez (Ajit), refuses to submit to Halaku, he turns his wrath on both Niloufer, Pervez, and his wife. Will Niloufer and Pervez survive the ruthless Halaku? Notable song is "AAja ke intezar main jaane ko hai bahar bhi, tere vegar zindagi dard banke ke rahey gai..." in the evergreen voice of Mohd. Rafi.—rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)

Parvez and Niloufer are two individuals deeply in love with each other. However, their affection is kept hidden due to the opposition from Niloufer's father. When they secretly met, Sharif Miyan, who had a conflict with them, informed Hakim Nadir, Niloufer's father, about their clandestine meetings. Enraged by this news, Hakim Nadir plotted to destroy Parvez. Niloufer, distressed by her father's intentions, vowed not to meet Parvez again, which led Hakim Nadir to abandon his destructive plans. Nevertheless, Parvez was unaware of this development and anticipated meeting Niloufer as usual. Unfortunately, her father had confined her to their home, preventing their rendezvous. Simultaneously, Parvez's friend, Dilavar, disguised himself as a woman to seek treatment from Hakim Nadir. His intention was to help Parvez and Niloufer meet secretly. After discovering that he had been deceived, Hakim Nadir returned home, feeling angered. However, his anger subsided upon seeing Niloufer, who had arrived before his return. Following Niloufer's suggestion, Parvez requested Niloufer's hand in marriage from Hakim Nadir through a matchmaker. The matchmaker visited Hakim Nadir's residence, as per Parvez's wishes and Nadir's request for suitable proposals for his daughter. After presenting all the marriage proposals, the matchmaker finally introduced Parvez's proposal. Regrettably, Hakim Nadir rejected it outright. He scolded Parvez for not directly submitting the marriage proposal and then expressed his desire to marry Niloufer to Parvez. Hakim Nadir instructed Parvez to travel to the city and procure clothing and jewelry for their wedding. Concurrently, the army of Halaku, a formidable ruler from Iran, arrives at Parvez's city. This invasion resulted in the destruction of the area, the death of Hakim Nadir, and the kidnapping of Niloufer and others. Captivated by Niloufer's beauty, two soldiers engage in a conflict to claim her as their own. The senior soldier intervened, deciding that Niloufer should be auctioned off at the bazaar. Aware of this situation, Parvez placed the highest bid and acquired Niloufer. However, Halaku's soldiers unexpectedly kidnap Niloufer once more, stating that Halaku should make the final decision regarding her fate. The soldiers presented the captured women, including Niloufer, to Halaku. Uninterested in them, Halaku commands that they be sent as gifts to the rulers of other kingdoms. Upon witnessing Niloufer's resistance to this, Halaku became intrigued by her, and he ordered her to be kept in his palace with the intention of marrying her. Simultaneously, Parvez devises strategies to rescue Niloufer. Halaku summons Niloufer and commands her to dance before him. Initially refusing, she eventually agrees to dance with the intention of assassinating him. Although the attempt fails, Halaku chooses not to retaliate. Observing Halaku's oppressive behavior towards his son, Maharani inquires about the reason for his tyranny, but Halaku remains silent. Maharani then prays to God, seeking relief for Halaku. Niloufer confides in her maid, Naubahar, about Parvez, and Naubahar promises to facilitate a meeting between Niloufer and Parvez. Parvez, in collaboration with the townspeople, plans an uprising against Halaku. Naubahar intervenes discreetly, disguised as a man, to inform Parvez of Niloufer's whereabouts and delivers a letter from her. Parvez requests Naubahar to arrange a meeting with Niloufer. Naubahar proposes to Halaku that he should allow Niloufer some privacy and bestow gifts upon her to win her favor. Halaku consents to this suggestion and instructs Naubahar to present Niloufer with valuable mats as a gesture. While adhering to Halaku's order, Parvez conceals himself within one of the mats, enabling him to meet Niloufer. In the meantime, to shield Parvez from Halaku's wrath, Niloufer informs Halaku that she dislikes the mat. Consequently, Halaku orders the mat to be returned to the store. As a result, Parvez's companions depart with the mat and Parvez. Upon discovering Parvez hidden within the mat, a commander engages in combat with Parvez, ultimately meeting his demise at the hands of Parvez's sword. Infuriated by this turn of events, Halaku commands his soldiers to retaliate against the townspeople. However, Maharani intervenes, persuading Halaku to disguise himself and investigate the people's grievances instead of seeking vengeance. Later, Halaku also endorses this plan. Concurrently, Parvez and his companions practice a scheme to poison Halaku by enlisting two female dancers in their hideout. Disguised and exploring the city, Halaku develops an interest in witnessing the dancing within their lair and manages to infiltrate it. Prior to Halaku consuming the poison provided by a dancer, Dilavar intervenes, preventing him from doing so. Dilavar reveals that the poison was intended solely for Halaku's demise. Upon realizing that Halaku and his companions are not affiliated with their gang, Parvez captures them and confines them within his hideout. A soldier of Halaku, trapped in a room alongside Halaku, discards a piece of cloth bearing a message. The finder attempts to evade the cloth, but a friend alerts Halaku's army. Consequently, Halaku's forces raid Parvez's hideout and arrest him. Upon learning this, Niloufer disguises herself as a relative of the prison warden and rescues Parvez. However, he is apprehended once more by Halaku and his associates. Parvez is presented before the royal court, where Halaku grants them time to reach a decision. On the condition that if Niloufer agrees to marry Halaku, Parvez will be released, and if she declines, both will face execution. During the time allotted by Halaku, Niloufer and Parvez mutually decided that they would rather face the death penalty. This news enrages Halaku. However, after experiencing a frightening dream, Niloufer consents to marry Halaku with the intention of saving Parvez's life. Excited by her decision, Halaku releases Parvez as promised. Maharani reprimands Niloufer for deceiving Parvez but later recognizes her sincerity. Maharani implores Halaku to halt the marriage, but he refuses. In accordance with Niloufer's request, Naubahar procures poison, pretending to bring medicine. When Maharani inquires about the medicine, Niloufer fabricates an explanation. Parvez, who visits Niloufer, witnesses her consuming a poisonous substance and recognizes her sincerity. In front of her lifeless body, he vows to avenge her death at the hands of Halaku and also pledges to commit suicide. However, Halaku's counselor intervenes and insists that Niloufer's final rites must be performed first, promising to send her body out for the ceremony. Parvez agrees to this arrangement. Filled with rage over Niloufer's demise, Halaku decides to retaliate against Parvez. Halaku, who receives the poison Niloufer consumed from the doctor, inquires about its nature. The doctor clarifies that it was not poison but merely a sleeping pill. During Niloufer's funeral, the counselor sends a letter to Parvez, informing him that Maharani had replaced Niloufer's poison vial with sleeping pills. Upon learning this, Parvez revives Niloufer by administering the antidote provided by the counselor. The couple attempt to escape, but their plans are foiled by Halaku's unexpected arrival. A confrontation ensues between Halaku and Parvez, during which Halaku's son is caught in the crossfire and saved from Halaku's sword by Parvez. Later, Halaku regains his senses and realizes his mistake, promising to grant Parvez any wish he desires. Surprisingly, Parvez asks for the freedom of the Iranian state. Astonished by Parvez's patriotism, Halaku rewards him and Niloufer by uniting them as a gesture of gratitude for saving his son's life.