Laali is insulted because she belongs to a lower caste. Nanku is desperate for work. His search for work fails. Laali and her siblings are upset.

Laali tricks other women and secures a little food for her family. Nanku attempts to catch a snake for Thakur in return for food. Laali gets bitten by the snake.

Thakur's men harass Laali, but her mother saves her. Laali's friend Shanichari tells Laali about her 'gauna'. Balli lays evil eyes on Laali.

Nanku goes to meet Shanichari's father Lochan. He learns that Lochan has sold his daughter to Balli, a woman trafficker. He decides to meet Laali's in-laws to discuss her 'gauna'.

Laali helps a salesman sell his goods for a packet of bindi, but he cheats her. Her parents also search for work. Nanku lies to Laali that he has money for a packet of bindi.

Laali's friend Phoolmati returns from town. Munna eats sweets fallen on the ground. Laali arranges food for him. She goes to Shanichari's house, but Nanku takes her away.