While horse riding, Neena, the daughter of a rich businessman, loses control of her horse and is rescued by a young man named Dilip, who falls in love with her, but she treats him only as a friend. Later she marries Rajan, who comes to know that Dilip once loved Neena, leading to a misunderstanding.

Gently delving into the idea of moral ambiguity, Andaz deftly questions the ideas of modernity and man-woman friendship. Terrific actors—Dilip Kumar, Nargis, Raj Kapoor—completely inhabit their characters and make this quintessential romance compelling with their brilliant performances.