The year is 1975, the place is Mahim, Bombay. This is the story of Tikku, a Hijra and the only child of yesteryear Bollywood actress Nazneen Begum. Begum has fallen upon hard times, is virtually destitute, and is dependent on Tikku, who does make-up/hair-dressing of Bollywood actresses. When she passes away, Tikku is beside herself with grief. After the funeral, she witnesses a woman leaving a child in a garbage bin. Tikku picks up the girl, longing for human company, decides to keep her, names her Tamanna, and brings her up on her own with the help of a close friend, Saleem.
When she is old enough, Tikku arranges for her education in St. Mary's High School's hostel. When she completes school, she returns home to find Tikku in the guise of a hijra and shuns her, but subsequently relents. Then Tikku finds out that Tamanna is the daughter of Ranvir Chopra, an up-and-coming politician. She tells her, and she goes to their palatial house. What follows is the impact this visit has on the Chopra family and the excuse they have for abandoning Tamanna. Ranvir considered a daughter as a burden and favoured sons over them. When Tamanna records his confession, he tries to kill her but Tikku saves Tamanna. Ranvir is arrested for his crimes. When Tamanna's mother and brother request her to return to them, she declines and prefers to stay with Tikku.
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