Najma is a destitute girl living with her aunt and cousins in Murree. Her cousin had a baby from a brief affair that Najma helped keep secret. When a rebellious young man is sent by his father from Karachi, Najma falls in love in with him, unaware that her life is about to spiral out of control.
King of Umarkot, is looking for a bride but finds none to his liking. Phog mentions the unmatchable beauty of Marvi. Umar decides to check out Marvi for himself and immediately falls under her spell.