Anand (Dev Anand) is a young millionaire whose wealth becomes a burden to him. He feels insecure and unhappy when he realizes that most of the people he knows care more for his money and status than for him as a human being. Disgusted and confused he leaves home and embarks on a search for the true meaning of life. He meets many poor and simple people on the streets and each one of them becomes a milestone on his journey towards Truth. He meets Renu (Sadhana) an idealistic girl and falls in love with her�