[2] Anila Bose, who lives in Calcutta, receives a letter from someone claiming to be her long lost uncle, Manomohan Mitra.

Anila suddenly remembers her grandfather's will, and Sudhindra is quick to suspect that the man calling himself Manomohan has come only to claim his share of the inheritance.

In a final attempt to establish the truth, Sudhindra invites a lawyer friend to gently question the guest.

This is when the visitor reveals his deep knowledge, rich experiences and profound views of life, impressing Anila and Sudhindra.

Desperate to find him and win him back, the family finally learns that he is in fact Manmohan Mitra, and has visited the executor of the will.

"[6] Hal Hinson of Washington Post wrote the film "shows all the virtues of a master artist in full maturity.

"[7] Vincent Canby of New York Times wrote about the film "A small, gentle, exquisitely realized comedy about, among other things, family loyalties and trust in a world in which traditions have been devalued.