India, in the 16th century: Maya is Princess Tara's playmate, but from a lower caste. One day, when Tara is to be married off to the prince, Maya is humiliated by Tara and seduces the prince in revenge on the evening of his wedding. When this comes to light, Maya is expelled from court. She falls in love with Jai Kumar, but nevertheless becomes a courtesan at the court of Tara's husband, Prince Raj Singh. Now evil things take their course...