He assures her that Johnny will be back soon and advises her to perform one last concert (which she had cancelled after Johnny got into trouble) so that Johnny will return.

Though Vidyasagar had come with plans to win her and grab her wealth, her character and love for Johnny stop him, and he reveals his true identity. Archana, hurt by 'Johnny's' curtness, is confused about his change in taste and behaviour. When Archana explains that she compensated Johnny's victims at the cost of her wealth, Vidyasagar is disappointed. He learns that she has shifted residence and goes to her new, modest house. When Vidyasagar learns from Johnny's friend about Archana's love and her affluence, he decides to impersonate Johnny and goes to Archana's house. Vidyasagar, aware that Johnny is wanted, tries to foist the murder charge on him, and Johnny goes into hiding. Witnesses inform the police, who assume it is Johnny's work and search for him, also for pending cases against him. However, Bhama hurriedly tries to escape with the man at night. Though hurt, Vidyasagar tries to explain things to her and gives her time to decide. However, Bhama looks down at his profession and feels it would be embarrassing for her children. Vidyasagar proposes to her and assures he will take good care of her. When questioned, she says she shares a sibling-like relationship with him. Vidyasagar notices Bhama with another man. Johnny eventually settles all his father's loans, but is shocked when his father collapses after knowing his son settled his loans. When Archana misunderstands his hesitation, thinking he is doubting her integrity and character, Johnny confesses his love and seeks time to settle a few things before marrying her.

Archana expresses her love for Johnny, but he hesitates to reciprocate due to his background. To protect Vidyasagar from the police, Johnny tells him to remain home for 10 days so that he can resolve all issues and come clean. Learning of the troubles Vidyasagar is facing because of his crimes, Johnny visits Vidyasagar and reveals himself as the culprit. Upon realising Vidyasagar is another man, he brings Johnny to meet him. Johnny's friend visits the salon and mistakes Vidyasagar for Johnny. The police start hunting for Johnny and also monitor Vidyasagar. Since Vidyasagar was in the salon when the theft took place, the commissioner believes the thief is someone else. The commissioner investigates the case along with the superintendent. When he sees Vidyasagar at a salon, he mistakes him for Johnny and calls the police. Johnny cons a businessman, who files a police complaint. He protects and cares for her and buys her new clothes. However, her beauty and innocence makes Vidyasagar fall in love with her. Bhama, slightly greedy and indecisive, always aspires for better things in life. When Bhama requests him to employ her for domestic work, he relents. Once when he returns home after getting drunk and losing control, he is helped by Bhama, a homeless orphan.

Vidyasagar, a barber, lives in a bungalow away from the city. A romance develops between the two, but neither expresses it. Johnny, a fan of singer Archana, never misses her concerts, which is also noticed by Archana. Though Johnny is upset on never getting recognised legally as a son, he decides to help his father by clearing his loans. Johnny was born out of wedlock his mother never got the recognition and dignity of a wife. Johnny, a con artist, indulges in thefts with his friend to settle his father's debts.

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