Chaar is an adaptation of four short stories that explore four different facets of human life. The first, Bateshwarer Abadan, is a masterpiece by Parashuram that tells the story of a popular novelist and how profoundly his literary creations affect the lives of his fans.
The second and third, Dui Bondhu (adapted from Kisohrilaler Bondhu) and Kagtarua by Satyajit Ray, weave a sweet tale of friendship and a poignant tale of betrayal with a touch of the supernatural. The last of the lot, Parikkha, is a romantic tale by master storyteller Saradindu Bandopadhyay.