
The film depicts Omar Khayyam's life, including his rejection of dancer Mahru, which prompts her and rival Ghiyas Beg to persecute him. Despite exile and suffering, Khayyam persists in his humanitarian and scientific work. The plot concludes with his unjust conviction and death sentence for treason, followed by eventual vindication.

K.L. Saigal
Omar Khayyam

Suraiya
Mehru
Wasti
Ghiyas Beg
Shakir
Leela

Madan Puri