 Uma Sharma s birth brought the death of her mother, much to the shock of her dad, Mohan Sharma. Blaming Anupama for his wife s death, he has never forgiven her, and is affectionate towards her only when under the influence of alcohol. Anupama has grown up in this atmosphere, silent, submissive, and subdued. There is some ray of hope in her life when she meets with Ashok, and both fall in love with each other. But Mohan has other plans for his daughter, and Anupama, afraid to do anything to antagonize him any further, will do anything for him.