The servant of a wealthy family in Calcutta, Bhoothnath (Guru Dutt) develops a special relationship with his employer's wife, Chhoti Bahu (Meena Kumari). As Chhoti Bahu grows increasingly depressed, Bhoothnath watches helplessly as the family destroys itself from within. Featuring remarkable performances, director Abrar Alvi's poignant drama is widely revered as one of the top films in Indian cinema history.