* Dilip Kumar as Birju
* Nutan as Uma
* Nirupa Roy as Birju's mother
* Purnima as Champa
* Mukri as Shambu
* Nazir Hussain as the Police Officer
* Johnny Walker (uncredited) as a character called "Chatur"
The movie revolves around Birju, a young man who falls in love with Uma, a beautiful and independent woman. Their relationship is tested by societal pressures and a tragic accident.