When the Time Is Right

Set against the backdrop of Calcutta during the final years of British rule, the narrative follows Swati, the youngest of Rajen Mitra's five daughters. As she matures from a spirited child into a lonely young woman, Swati navigates family dynamics amidst the country's transition toward independence. While her father seeks suitable suitors for his daughters, Swati is torn between the ambitions of the boorish Prabir Majumdar and her intellectual connection with Satyen, a professor who opens her world to literature and poetry. This poignant saga intertwines personal and national struggles.