Character Relationship Map: Lathi

Characters

• Atindranath (played by Victor Banerjee) — protagonist

  Elderly retired teacher and protagonist who intervenes to stop harassment, uses a stick to discipline his family, supports his youngest son's secret marriage, and initiates a teaching project in a slu...

• Lipi (played by Satabdi Roy) — supporting

  Daughter of Atindranath who accompanies him on his journey home and witnesses the initial street harassment incident.

• Banani (played by Rituparna Sengupta) — supporting

  Wife of Atindranath's youngest son who secretly marries him, moves to a slum, and co-leads a new teaching initiative while facing local political harassment.

• Somnath (played by Prosenjit Chatterjee) — supporting

  Son-in-law of Atindranath who accompanies him home during the opening sequence.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Lipi → Somnath (Family Spouses) — Lipi and Somnath are presented as spouses through their respective family ties to Atindranath.

  The synopsis identifies Somnath as Atindranath's son-in-law and Lipi as his daughter, establishing their family relationship.

• Atindranath → Banani (Family Father-in-law) — Banani is the wife of Atindranath's youngest son, and Atindranath supports the couple.

  The synopsis says Atindranath's youngest son secretly marries Banani and that Atindranath supports the couple.

• Atindranath → Lipi (Family Father) — Lipi is Atindranath's daughter and is present with him during the opening journey.

  The synopsis identifies Lipi as Atindranath's daughter and says she accompanies him on his journey home.

• Atindranath → Somnath (Family Father-in-law) — Somnath is Atindranath's son-in-law and accompanies him during the opening journey.

  The synopsis identifies Somnath as Atindranath's son-in-law and says he accompanies Atindranath on the way home.

Story Analysis

A retired teacher uses discipline and education to confront mistreatment and support a better life for those around him.

Plot Progression

1. A Teacher's Public Farewell — Atindranath retires from his teaching career and receives recognition from his school. On his journey home with Lipi and Somnath, he intervenes when an old woman is being harassed.
2. Discipline at Home — Atindranath encounters mistreatment from his sons and their wives. He responds by using a stick to discipline his family, believing it can improve their character.
3. A New Life in the Slum — Atindranath's youngest son secretly marries Banani, but Atindranath supports the couple. They move to a slum and begin a teaching initiative.
4. Harassment and Family Trouble — A local political leader harasses the couple as they pursue their teaching work. Atindranath's granddaughter also becomes involved in a relationship and becomes pregnant.
5. The Work Continues — With Victor Banerjee's intervention, the political leader is dealt with. Atindranath returns to the slum and continues his teaching efforts.