Based on plays by Bhattacharya and the story Annadata by Krishan Chander. A film about the famine that swept through Indian villages in the final years of the war for independence. After natural disasters (floods and droughts), villagers seek refuge in the city.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Balraj SahniNiranjan, the eldest son of Samaddar | Niranjan, the eldest son of Samaddar |
| DDamayanti SahniBinodini, wife of Niranjan | Binodini, wife of Niranjan |
| AAnwar MirzaRamu, the youngest son of Samaddar | Ramu, the youngest son of Samaddar |
| TTripti BhaduriRadhika, wife of Ramu | Radhika, wife of Ramu |
 Sombhu MitraСамаддар | Самаддар |
| UUsha DuttaSamaddar's wife | Samaddar's wife |
| RRashid Ahmedteacher | teacher |
| HHameed ButtNot listed | Not listed |
 Zohra SehgalNot listed | Not listed |