Kusam Desai moves from Pune to Bombay with her new husband and family friend Vimal, who does not live up to her expectations. After discovering Vimal's love with Sapna, they must use the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 in order to obtain a divorce, which is culturally stigmatized.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Rakhee GulzarKusum Desai | Kusum Desai |
 Parveen BabiSapna | Sapna |
 Naseeruddin ShahVimal Mehta | Vimal Mehta |
 Jalal AghaFazal Mohammad | Fazal Mohammad |
 A.K. HangalAshok Mehta | Ashok Mehta |
 Dina PathakShobha Desai | Shobha Desai |
 Dinesh HingooD.D. Girgilani | D.D. Girgilani |
 ShammiPsychiatrist | Psychiatrist |
 Leela MishraKusum's Mausi | Kusum's Mausi |
 RehmanArvind Desai | Arvind Desai |