A country boy Raj (Raj Kapoor) travels to the big city to earn a living. He falls in love with the poor but virtuous Vidya (Nargis), but is soon seduced by the riches of a freewheeling and unethical lifestyle presented to him by an unscrupulous businessman Seth Sonachand (Nemo) and the sultry temptress Maya (Nadira). He lands becoming a swindler. Ultimately, Raj forsakes his greedy and dishonest ways. (79761)