In Mumbai, on 15 August 1955, a chauffeur named Kishanlal is released from prison after taking the blame for a fatal hit-and-run accident committed by his employer, the notorious widowered crime boss, Robert. Despite Robert's assurance that his family's welfare will be looked after, Kishanlal learned that Robert did not lift even a finger for the man's family. Kishanlal comes home to three starving sons and his starving wife Bharati, who is now also suffering from tuberculosis (TB). Kishanlal seeks help from Robert, who instead humiliates him and orders his henchmen to kill him. However, Kishanlal escapes in one of Robert's cars loaded with smuggled gold bullion.