As one comes of age, one is conditioned to strive for the abstraction of 'Love' in its most ideal form. But growing up is learning that while the idea of love is ideal - relationships are not - You must find your own recipe.
After retirement, Ganpat Belwalkar, a Shakespearean actor, divides his property amongst his two children. However, their ungratefulness leaves Ganpat and his wife homeless during their old age.
A son of doctor falls in love with college girl. He does all tried and tested things to impress her. Even express desires to get marry. One fine day her mother who is also her dance teacher tries to kill her. The hero of the story tried to save her and it becomes a turning point in their lives.