In newly independent India, passionate literature student Lata Mehra defies tradition and her meddling mother’s wish ...

When news of Lata’s secret romance reaches her mother, Rupa takes action to keep the young lovers apart.

Rupa enlists a friend to find her headstrong daughter a husband. In exile, Maan starts to enjoy village life.

Sparks fly as Lata is reunited with Kabir, while self-starter Haresh faces up to the biggest challenge of his career....

As India’s first national democratic election approaches, Lata finds herself courted by three very different suitors.

Lata makes a surprising decision about her future, as pressure on Maan’s family mounts after his disgrace.