An upper-caste Hindu Brahmin struggles to make ends meet forcing his daughter, Shalini, to take the burden of maintaining the family upon her shoulders
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Mumtaz AskariShalini R. Shastri | Shalini R. Shastri |
 Nirupa RoySavitri R. Shastri | Savitri R. Shastri |
 A.K. HangalRam Shastri | Ram Shastri |
 Rajesh KhannaSpecial Appearance | Special Appearance |
 Lalita PawarJanki | Janki |
 Rita BhaduriPoorna R. Shastri | Poorna R. Shastri |
 JayasudhaUsha G. Shastri | Usha G. Shastri |
 Manmohan KrishnaJagannath Rao | Jagannath Rao |
 Jagdish RajNot listed | Not listed |
 Madan PuriNot listed | Not listed |
 JagdeepNot listed | Not listed |
 Suresh ChatwalNot listed | Not listed |
 Kamal HaasanPrem Kapoor | Prem Kapoor |
 DharmendraHimself | Himself |
 Neetu SinghHerself | Herself |