AMRITA BAZAR PATRIKA – Feb 24, 1989
Tapan Sinha supported ably by Kamal Nayek (camera) and Subodh Roy (Editing), has made a great job of a good story, but could be less assured of success without Deepti Naval’s highly emotive performance in the main role.

THE TELEGRAPH, FEB 28, 1989
From an innocent village girl to a hardened professional, Deepti Naval impresses with her control over a wide range of emotions.

TAPAN SINHA PROBES… CINE ADVANCE, MAR 3, 1989
Deepti Naval has been brought into unsought situations and environs to give an exquisite portrayal of Chapala, the hapless woman.

WITH A TOUCH OF COMPASSION
THE TELEGRAPH, FEB 24, 1989
Sinha handles the poignant narrative with deep compassion, ably helped by superb performances by the three main players.
From an innocent village girl to a hardened professional, Deepti Naval impresses with her control over a wide range of emotions.