Is 'Before Dawn' the story of that amazing girl named Kundi, who gradually conquered the hearts of people near and far with her fierce personality? Or is it the story of that strong, powerful, and indomitable old man named Manu Sen, who conquered the fear of death by knowing the meaning of living? Or is it the novel of the American-immigrant scientist named Shuven, who came to Hazaribagh on a month's vacation and whose entire outlook on life began to change in the presence of Kundi and Manu Sen? There is no doubt that 'Before Dawn' is a story of the intriguing tension between these three and the revelation of a greater truth beyond all. Buddhadev Guha did not want to tell a story in the name of love story, 'Before Dawn' is, in a large sense, a story of life. Just as the pull of its story is irresistible, so is each of its characters brought to life in vibrant colors. 'Before Dawn' is as fascinating as it is thought-provoking.