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Apurba was a staunch Hindu but a fearful and feeble youth who hated
Britishers. He loved his mother Karunamayi unconditionally but was mocked by his brother and sister- in law for his orthodox views. He got a job in
Yangon,
Myanmar, where he met with Bharti, a
Hindu Bengali girl who was adopted by a Christian. One day, at the railway station he was thrashed for sitting on a bench meant for whites only. He also met with Savyasanchi or Doctor Sahib, who was a nationalist and was influenced by him. Initially, he had a constant conflict with Bharti and her family but after the death of Bharti's parents they come close to each other. With the help of Bharti he become a member of Pather Dabi or Path Ke Davedar, a secret association who works for India's freedom and for the rights of laborers. The association had very harsh rule and they did not forgive betrayal. Apurba one day, was arrested by Police and he revealed all the secrets about his association. He was arrested by Pather Dabi, but due to Bharti he was released but was boycotted by the association. He then, after some time realized his mistake and become strong. At the end, he voyaged to China with Bharti and Doctor. •
Sabyasachi or Doctor Sahib was an educated and intelligent person who owned many degrees but was a revolutionary who worked for freedom of India. He was an important member of Pather Dabi. He was loved by Sumitra, the president of Pather Dabi. He considered Bharti as his sister. He was a good friend of Apurba and was much respected by him. •
Bharti was an important member of Pather Dabi. She considered Sumitra her sister and Doctor as her brother. She loved Apurba. She was an extroverted, intelligent, strong and caring girl. •
Talvalkar He was a
Marathi man, Apurba's colleague and a good friend. He was married and had a little daughter. He had a revolutionary mind, and had served a prison sentence because of it. He joined Pather Dabi with the help of Apurba. He started revolt while addressing the people resulting in his arrest. He was beaten up by police harshly but was later released. •
Sumitra (original name - Roz Daud) was initially a drug dealer but later become the president of Pather Dabi when she was rescued by Doctor while smuggling. She loved Sabyasachi secretly. She was a daring and patriotic lady. •
Karunamayi was the loving and caring mother of Apurba. She was a staunch Hindu but was never supported by her husband, daughter- in laws and children except Apurba. •
Vinod was the brother of Apurba ==Reception==