Raj Kumar (Raj Kapoor) is a painter by trade, but unable to earn a living, and unable to pay rent to his kind-hearted but foul-mouthed landlady, Mrs. D'sa (Lalita Pawar). One day Raj finds a wallet containing money, and he returns it to the owner, Ramnath (Motilal). Pleased with his honesty, Ramnath employs Raj in his office. Raj meets with Ramnath... full synopsis