Apu and his family have moved away from the country to live in the bustling holy city of Benares. As he progresses from wide-eyed child to intellectually curious teenager, eventually studying in Kolkata, we witness his academic and moral education, as well as the growing complexity of his relationship with his mother.

Pinaki Senguptaas Young Apurba 'Apu' Roy
Smaran Ghosalas Teenage Apurba 'Apu' Roy
Kanu Bannerjeeas Harihar Roy
Karuna Banerjeeas Sarbajaya Roy
Charuprakash Ghoshas Nanda Babu
Sudipta Royas Nirupama
Subrata Mitra