Direction: Satyajit Ray

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Kanu Bannerjee · Karuna Bannerjee · Pinaki Sengupta · Smaran Ghosal

Synopsis Aparajito (The Unvanquished) (1956) continues the narrative of Satyajit Ray's acclaimed trilogy, following the journey of Apu and his family as they relocate to the bustling city. The film delves into the vibrant urban landscape, presenting a rich tapestry of...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Soumitra Chatterjee · Sharmila Tagore · Alok Chakravarty · Swapan Mukherjee

Synopsis The World of Apu (1959) follows Apu, who is compelled to forgo his studies and faces a grim future. However, destiny takes a turn when a deranged groom-to-be enters the picture. To shield the jilted bride from public humiliation, Apu...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Kanu Bannerjee · Karuna Bannerjee · Uma Das Gupta · Subir Bannerjee

Synopsis Pather Panchali (1955) unfolds the tale of a Bengali household beset by misfortune. The patriarch, Harihara, serves as a humble clerk, healer, dreamer, and poet. His wife, Sabajaya, toils to sustain the family and welcomes the arrival of their son,...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Anil Chatterjee · Madhabi Mukherjee · Jaya Bhaduri · Haren Chatterjee

Synopsis The Big City (The Great City) (1963) is set in Calcutta during the early 1960s, focusing on the life of Bhambal and his wife Arati. Bhambal, the primary breadwinner, struggles to support his family, which includes his parents and two...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Madhabi Mukherjee · Sailen Mukherjee · Soumitra Chatterjee · Geetali Roy

Synopsis The Lonely Wife (1964) follows the story of Charu, a woman living in isolation and idleness in 1870s India. Her husband, deeply engrossed in his newspaper, neglects their marital bond, leading to Charu's profound loneliness. In an attempt to alleviate...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Soumitra Chatterjee · Babita · Ramesh Mukherjee · Chitra Banerjee

Synopsis Distant Thunder (1973) unfolds in a small village during 1943, amidst the tumult of World War II, focusing on the devastating man-made famine that claimed the lives of five million people in Colonial Bengal. The narrative centers around Gangacharan, a...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Chabi Biswas · Ganga Pada Basu · Pinaki Sengupta · Kali Sarkar

Synopsis The Music Room (1958) portrays the twilight years of a once-wealthy zamindar (landowner) in Bengal, as he strives to maintain his family's honor and grandeur amidst financial hardship. The narrative delves into his attempts to preserve his legacy, even as...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Om Puri · Smita Patil · Mohan Agashe · Gita Siddharth

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Pradip Mukherjee · Satya Bannerjee · Kalyan Chowdhury · Aparna Sen

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Dhritiman Chatterjee · Jayshree Roy · Debraj Roy · Krishna Bose

Synopsis The Adversary (1971) follows Siddartha (Dhritiman Chatterjee), a young man compelled to abandon his medical education following his father's sudden and tragic demise. Now, he must seek employment to support himself. During a job interview, he is questioned about the...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Sanjeev Kumar · Saeed Jaffrey · Amjad Khan · Richard Attenborough

Synopsis The Chess Players (1977) unfolds in the backdrop of colonial India during 1856, where the British Resident of the East India Company, portrayed by Richard Attenborough, notices the monarch of Lucknow's disinterest in governance. Seeking to exploit this, he plots...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Soumitra Chatterjee · Waheeda Rehman · Ruma Guha Thakurta · Gyanesh Mukherjee

Synopsis The expedition (Abhijaan) (1962) follows the life of Soumitra Chatterjee, who portrays the resilient and proud driver, Narsingh. Narsingh takes immense pride in his vintage 1930 Chrysler and his Rajput heritage. The narrative delves into his personal journey, showcasing his...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Chandana Banerjee · Nripati Chatterjee · Anil Chatterjee · Khagen Pathak

Synopsis Teen Kanya (1961) is a film that originally featured three segments based on stories by Rabindranath Tagore, each exploring the theme of women's liberation through characters from different social backgrounds. The international release version, however, was shortened to two segments...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Soumitra Chatterjee · Subhendu Chatterjee · Samit Bhanja · Robi Ghosh

Synopsis Days and Nights in the Forest (1970) follows a group of four urban friends from Calcutta who embark on a spontaneous road trip to the dense forests of Palmau for a holiday adventure. Upon reaching a small village in Bihar,...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Chabi Biswas · Soumitra Chatterjee · Sharmila Tagore · Karuna Bannerjee

Synopsis The Goddess (1960) unfolds in 1860 at Chandipur, a rural village in Bengal, India. The story revolves around Doyamoyee and her spouse Umaprasad, who reside with his elder brother, his wife, and their affluent father, Kalikinkar Roy. Kalikinkar, the family's...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Soumitra Chatterjee · Madhabi Mukherjee · Haradhan Bannerjee · Satish Haldar

Synopsis The Coward (1965) follows Roy, a scriptwriter who experiences a mental collapse near a tea plantation. He is taken in by the estate's manager, who offers him accommodation in his bungalow. Upon arrival, Roy discovers that the manager is married...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Dipankar Dey · Mamata Shankar · Bikram Bhattacharya · Utpal Dutt

Synopsis The Stranger (1991) follows a prosperous Indian family as they receive an uninvited and initially unwelcome guest—a man who asserts he is the woman's long-lost uncle. The family's initial mistrust gradually fades as the stranger captivates them with vivid accounts...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Uttam Kumar · Sharmila Tagore · Bireswar Sen · Somen Bose

Synopsis The Hero (1966) follows the journey of renowned Bengali film star Arindam, portrayed by Uttam Kumar, who is summoned to the capital to accept a distinguished honor. Due to fully booked flights, he opts to travel by train from Calcutta...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Ravi Kiran

Synopsis Two (TV) (S) (1965) presents a brief yet engaging narrative centered around a wealthy, discontented Indian boy. His mundane life takes an unexpected turn when he spots another child in his garden, captivated by the melodious tunes of a flute....

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Erick Avari · Karuna Bannerjee · Chabi Biswas · Anil Chatterjee

Synopsis Kanchenjungha (1962) follows Indranath Chowdhury, a powerful businessman and head of five companies, as he travels to Darjeeling with his family for a vacation. Labony, Indranath's wife, who was once a sensitive individual, has now fully surrendered to her husband's...