The film explores the tragic fall of feudalism in Bengal during the British Raj. The title of the movie and the story is a reference to the plot simultaneously exploring a platonic relationship between a beautiful, forlorn wife of an aristocrat and a career-driven clerk.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Uttam KumarBhutnath | Bhutnath |
 Chhabi BiswasMejo Babu | Mejo Babu |
 Sumitra DeviPateshwari | Pateshwari |
 Bhanu BanerjeeNot listed | Not listed |
 Jahar GangulyGharibabu | Gharibabu |
 Pahadi SanyalNot listed | Not listed |