Gandharva Kumar's arrival disrupts the festival mood of Durga Puja at Ratanlal Babu's house. He captivates the grandchildren of Ratanlal — Babu, Habul, and Tinni — with his magic tricks. Gandharva Kumar then reveals a long-forgotten secret wherein he claims to be heir to the family property of Ratanlal Babu. This creates shock in the entire family and casts gloom, resulting in dramatic incidents.

Bimal is a taxi-driver in a small provincial town. He lives alone, his taxi (an old 1920 Chevrolet jalopy which he named Jagaddal) is his only companion and, although very battered, it is the apple of Bimal's eye.