By Entertainment Desk July 19, 2025
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Ray’s debut and the first in the Apu Trilogy, this film is a poignant portrayal of rural Bengali life, following a young boy named Apu.
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The second installment of the Apu Trilogy shows Apu’s transition from childhood to adolescence. It won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
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The final part of the trilogy, it traces Apu’s journey into adulthood, love, and fatherhood.
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A nuanced story of emotional loneliness and forbidden love, based on a novella by Tagore.
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A haunting tale of an aristocrat clinging to past glory through music, symbolizing the decline of feudal India. It remains one of Ray’s most visually rich works.
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This psychological drama explores religious superstition and blind faith through the story of a girl worshipped as a goddess.
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Set during a train journey, the film stars Uttam Kumar as a matinee idol confronting his inner demons.
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Set during a train journey, the film stars Uttam Kumar as a matinee idol confronting his inner demons.
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Ray’s first Hindi film, set in 19th-century Lucknow, combines political satire and historical commentary.
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A delightful fantasy musical for all ages, it follows two musicians who are granted magical powers. The film became a cult classic and spawned two sequels.