Satyajit Ray’s best movies of all time

Satyajit Ray’s best movies of all time

By Entertainment Desk July 19, 2025

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Pather Panchali (1955)

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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Aparajito (1956)

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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Apur Sansar (1959)

The final part of the trilogy, it traces Apu’s journey into adulthood, love, and fatherhood.

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Charulata (1964)

A nuanced story of emotional loneliness and forbidden love, based on a novella by Tagore.

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Jalsaghar (The Music room,1958)

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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Devi (1960)

This psychological drama explores religious superstition and blind faith through the story of a girl worshipped as a goddess.

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Nayak (1966)

Set during a train journey, the film stars Uttam Kumar as a matinee idol confronting his inner demons.

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Mahanagar  (The Big City, 1963)

Set during a train journey, the film stars Uttam Kumar as a matinee idol confronting his inner demons.

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Shatranj Ke Khilari (The Chess Players,1977)

Ray’s first Hindi film, set in 19th-century Lucknow, combines political satire and historical commentary.

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Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1969)

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.

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