Thakur Ranvir Singh Chaudhary (Anupam Kher) is a rich and influential man in his town. He doted on his only sister Radha but never forgave her for marrying a poor man. After Radha's death, the responsibility of looking after the children, Vijay (Salman Khan), Bittu and Gudiya falls on his shoulders. Soniya (Madhuri Dixit) is a young girl desperately looking for a job to support her sick mother. She decides to masquerade as an elderly woman Savitri Devi (Madhuri Dixit) to get the job of a governess for Bittu and Gudiya. She also starts working as a dance instructor to earn extra money. Vijay teaches at the same school and the two fall in love. Meanwhile, Thakur, a confirmed bachelor, is also drawn towards Savitri Devi. His friend Naseeb Kumar (Kader Khan) helps him in his efforts to win Savitri Devi's affection.