Pranbir (Uttam kumar) is a soldier who wants to fight for his mother. Aarti is an innocent educated girl who falls in love with Prabir . Prabir too has feelings for the girl. But Prabir misunderstands Aarati’s feelings towards him and he thinks that she is in love with his friend Arun.

Uttam Kumar’s magnanimous screen presence stands out in this poetic tale of a gently blossoming romance. Set against the backdrop of life in the armed forces, this evocative drama is a subtle take on the emotional ramifications borne by families in times of war.