Chandra sees Rani - Rani Rashmoni

Harekrishna, a poor farmer, is forcefully asked by Ratna Thakur, a priest, to get his daughter Rani married off soon. The villagers suggest an alcoholic Rakhal as a prospective groom for Rani. Unable to control her anger, Rani comes out with an axe to defend her father. Ratna Thakur and the villagers get angry seeing Rani's audacity. Khemi, Rani's aunt, scolds and beats Rani for her actions. A landlord's son, Chandra's eyes meet Rani's by the river bank, and an attraction develops between them.