Dashrath Joglekar is travelling to Delhi to receive a prestigious literary award. On his journey he meets a filmmaker Mohan who has been greatly inspired by Dasraths work. They speak about the various works by Dasrath.
The conversation shifts to one of the best books written by Dasrath called Janaza. Fact and fiction merge together for Dasrath as the book is based on his real life experiences with a prostitute called Lajwanti. After Dasrath receives the award he goes on a journey to find Lajwanti.