Ajay Verma (Sanjeev Kumar) is a major in the Indian army, and is principled, dedicated, and honest. His family has arranged his marriage with beautiful Sheetal (Rekha), and both are to be married soon. Shortly before their marriage, Pakistan declares war and attacks India, and Ajay and all other soldiers are recalled to duty. Ajay meets with an old friend, Sunil (Rakesh Roshan), on the warfront. During a quiet break they talk about life at home, and Ajay's forthcoming marriage. Then Sunil is wounded, and brought in the barracks. Ajay goes through his belongings, and gets a shock when he sees Sheetal's photograph in Sunil's wallet.
