8 Must-Watch Movies By Satyajit Ray

20 Sep, 2024

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The first film in the Apu Trilogy, depicting the struggles of a rural Bengali family.

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Pather Panchali (1955) 

The second installment of the Apu Trilogy, focusing on Apu's transition from village life to the city.

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Aparajito (1956)

The final film in the Apu Trilogy, following Apu's adult life, marriage, and fatherhood.

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Apur Sansar (1959)

A poignant story about a lonely wife in 19th-century Bengal and her complex emotional entanglements.

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Charulata (1964)

A powerful exploration of religious fanaticism, where a young woman is believed to be an incarnation of the goddess Kali.

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Devi (1960)

A film about a middle-class housewife's journey into the workforce, tackling social norms and gender roles.

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Mahanagar (1963)

The story of a feudal landlord's decline as he clings to old-world opulence in a changing world.

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Jalsaghar (1958)

A psychological drama about a film star reflecting on his life during a train journey.

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Nayak (1966)