 Lakhsmi Shabana Azmi) is the wife of a deaf-mute farmer, who is totally dependent on her. The arrogant and brash son of a powerful zamindar, Surya (Anant Nag) takes a liking to Lakhsmi, and even has a sexual relationship with her. The Zamindar does not take kindly to these overtures by his son, and decides to marry his son to Saroj (Priya Tendulkar). Even after the marriage, Surya is unable to get Lakhsmi out of his mind, much to the disdain and anger of Saroj. To make matters worse, Lakhsmi is pregnant with Surya s child. Will Surya tolerate Lakhsmi? How will Lakhsmi s husband react to this?