Anant Welankar (Om Puri) young artistically inclined is forced into a career with the police by his domineering policeman father (Amrish Puri). His fathers rough handling of his mother colors his actions when dealing with offences against women. Cheated out of his chance to earn a medal for the capture of a dangerous dacoit Welankar takes to alcohol. Only his girlfriend Seema (Smita Patil) a college lecturer seems to have a moderating influence on him. Forced to approach an underworld don for help to save his career Welankar makes his choice.