The setting is the city of Lucknow in northern India, where Islamic culture flourished. Two of the three best friends who live in this city have fallen in love with the same woman named Jameela unknowingly. Aslam (Guru Dutt) and Nawab (Rehman) are the two friends caught in this love triangle with Jameela (Waheeda Rehman). An integral part of any Guru Dutt film, comic relief was provided by Johnny Walker who plays Mirza Masaraddik Shaiza. SONGS Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho Tum Mili Khak Main Mohabbat Yeh Luckhnow ki Sar-Zameen Mera Yaar Bana Hai Dulha Badle Badle Mere Sarkar Balam Se Milan Huga Bedardi Mere Saiyan Sharma Ke Agar Yun Pardanashin Dil Ki Kahani Rang Layee Hai