The protagonist is Prashant - son of an N.R.I.. For him life is bed of roses as he heads his father's Liaison Office in India at fat salary, free furnished bungalow, car and all other perks. He is happy. But his wife Sushma is not. She pines for a son as she has only three daughters. SANJAY is a friend of Prashant - a Section Officer in Central Government. All the time he is manipulating to become an Under Secretary out of turn, so that he has access to power and make money. For him money is synonymous with happiness.Malti Bua is a widow, who is supported by the above two families. She has a son Birju. She hopes that her son will support her in old age, which does not happen.The marriage of Prashant's daughter Sughandh, is fixed in a very rich family. His N.R.I father comes from Singapore and promises a grand marriage plus a job to the bride groom in Singapore.