Set in rural Bengal`s village Nischindipur, the story revolves around Apu and Durga that depicts love and togetherness. The family`s hardship highlights the closeness of the brother-sister in the form of sharing secrets and giving each other the mutual support emphasising on the moral values in an aesthetical countryside, as life in a poor Bengali village does ramble.

Panchali travels from Kolkata to Lucknow and discovers her grandmother's secret biryani recipe. During this journey, she also discovers interesting aspects of her grandmother's life.