Haresh is offended after a calamitous encounter with Lata and her family. Lata is left with no suitors at all, to the dismay of her mother. Maan impresses his father on the political campaign trail, only to lose control completely on his return to Brahmpur, succumbing to a moment of violent madness in his frenzied love for Saeeda Bai. As he goes on the run and his family face devastating consequences, the news spreads to Calcutta where Lata must face up to the idea that Maan's disgrace may put an end to her marriage prospects forever.