Plot

On the banks of the holy River Ganga, Gopi, a ferryman conducts an unconsummated romance with Radha, a girl from the upper classes. At the same time, he rejects the advances of Gauri, a girl from his own village, who is attracting the unwanted attention of Radha's lecherous uncle. Fate is not kind to them. Radha is married off to a man she doesn't care for and Gopi is severely beaten by thugs sent by Radha's uncle after he prevents him from molesting Gauri. Radha's husband dies suddenly and she returns home in disgrace to find her father is dangerously ill. However, the attraction between Radha and Gopi remains as strong as ever and ugly rumours start to circulate about the nature of their relationship - for which Gopi blames the jealous Gauri. Emotions come to the boil and tragedy results. Fortunately, for all concerned, another birth awaits them......—van Goethem

Orphan Gopikishan lives a poor lifestyle on the banks of the Holy River Ganga, makes a living ferrying passengers on his rickety boat, and is assisted by Gauri, another orphan, who hopes to marry him someday. But Gopikishan has given his heart to wealthy Radha, who lives with her dad, and step-mother, he takes a red rose everyday to her, teaches her to sing, and takes some lessons in English. He excels in his lessons and Radha gets an award. Then Radha's uncle, Rajendra, arranges her marriage with wealthy Prince Ram V. Rai, and Radha reluctantly consents. A heartbroken Gopikishan conceals his true feelings, sings during her marriage ceremony, and bids her goodbye. He looks forward to the Lakshmi Pooja celebrations when Radha will be visiting her family - little knowing that the Radha who will be returning will not be the same anymore, and he will soon be confronted by Rajendra, Gauri, and angry villagers who will eventually find out his true feelings for her.—rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)