Though she loved Jayant, Ratna married Sameer at her father's insistence. Her friend Asim helped her hide evidence of her relationship, promising that he would forget what he saw. Twenty years later, Asim and Ratna met again. Her daughter was married, her son had a prestigious fellowship, & she was a widow. After her son departs, Ratna confesses to Asim that she doesn't expect him to return, and that he should live his own life. She had put her heart & feelings aside to become a wife. She was finally free of all her bonds. Seeing Asim's surprise, she said that happiness & unhappiness were two ...