Prashanta Chatterjee is condemned to life behind bars after the alleged murder of Hemangini, a Krishnanagar-based woman whose relationship with him is depicted as passionate yet torn apart by suspicion. The case hinges on the brutal claim that he loved Hemangini, then dumped and killed her in a manner that shocks the town. The verdict rests on dramatic accusations, and the film begins with a sense of unresolved grief and a drive for truth that will not die.
Twelve years slip by before a beacon of hope appears. Shankar Chatterjee, the man’s only son, goes to Krishnanagar from Patna to clear his father’s name and expose the real culprits. He returns with his mother, Mahamaya Chatterjee, still clinging to the belief that justice can prevail. Along the way, he forms a bond with Rita Mukherjee, a woman who has also endured injustice, and the two forge a partnership built on trust, courage, and a shared quest for truth. Rita Mukherjee is portrayed with warmth and resilience, a partner who understands that love can be a force for justice as well as romance.
Together, they assemble a web of evidence against the actual criminal—a government lawyer who previously fought the case twelve years earlier. The revelation reframes the entire tragedy, and the duo works to untangle a complex trail of clues that point away from Shankar’s father and toward the person who stood in the courtroom as the prosecuting attorney. The investigation is helped along by Rita’s journalist brother, whose dedication to truth and openness in the press helps revive public scrutiny of the old case. Pahadi Sanyal contributes with reporting and editorial support, mobilizing public opinion to reopen the case and reexamine the charges.
In the courtroom, Shankar leads the charge. He presents his case with patient, methodical precision, weaving together new evidence and careful argument to demonstrate that the true killer is the very prosecutor who once defended the state. The film builds toward a dramatic reversal as the truth comes to light and the innocence of Prashanta Chatterjee is vindicated. The acquittal is hard-won, borne of perseverance and a community suddenly awakened by renewed pursuit of justice.
The aftermath is somber and reflective. The twelve years of prison have taken a toll on the man at the center of the storm, and there are moments when sanity wavers under the weight of fear and loss. Yet, when he is finally surrounded again by family, a steadier, more hopeful sense returns. The family’s bond feels earned, not given, and the gratitude toward those who stood for truth deepens the sense of closure that the family deserves.
In a final, poignant moment, the elder man thanks Rita’s brother for his indispensable aid and expresses his wish for a new, united future. He asks Rita to consider a formal union with his son, seeking to secure a life where love and justice can harmonize. The story closes on a note of quiet triumph—that truth has prevailed, families can be together again, and the courage of ordinary people can reframe tragedy into a testament of perseverance.
