Suleiman had gone off to work overseas immediately after marriage. Meanwhile, his wife Juleka gave birth to a girl-child, Salma. But for fear of disappointment, husband Suleiman was fed to believe that they had a male-child, Salman. For years, Suleiman was unable to visit Juleka and the child, so when news came of Suleiman's impending return, the whole household is thrown into panic.