Rajen Tarafdar (7 July 1917 – 23 November 1987) was an Indian film director, actor, and screenwriter. He was the recipient of two National Awards and two BFJA Awards.
Film about the lives of people on the banks of the Ganges.
The backdrop of the story is a village in Sunderban delta. It tells about the lives of the villagers, their customs and rituals. The protagonist wins a boat race, symbolizing the struggle against oppression and exploitation.
Rajmohan remains in Pakistan at the time of partition and sells Maqbool a giant bed, which upsets the local Muslims.
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Haji and Rupchand are amongst those who oppress the poor sharecroppers of Asmanpur. Eventually, Jagra and Nitai raise their voices against them but are incessantly harassed.