FEATURE FILM

Aparajito

7.8/10
TMDB310 votes
1956Original: bn110 min

Apu and his family have moved away from the country to live in the bustling holy city of Benares. As he progresses from wide-eyed child to intellectually curious teenager, eventually studying in Kolkata, we witness his academic and moral education, as well as the growing complexity of his relationship with his mother.

Genres: Drama
Cast: Pinaki Sengupta, Smaran Ghosal, Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Banerjee, Ramani Ranjan Sengupta

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About Aparajito

Aparajito (1956) is a film in the drama genres. Directed by Satyajit Ray. The cast includes Pinaki Sengupta, Smaran Ghosal, Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Banerjee.

Released
1956-10-11
Original language
bn
Runtime
110 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
India
Production companies
Epic Productions, Satyajit Ray Productions
Directors
Satyajit Ray
Writers
Satyajit Ray

Aparajito cast & characters

Audience reviews

7.8/10 from 310 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

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TMDB member review

Oh, poor Apu! _Aparajito_ perfectly captures the bittersweet struggle of growing up, a universal experience we can all empathize with. The delicate balance between protecting loved ones and the irresistible urge to break free is at play. Young Apu, brimming with ambitious ideas fueled by his newfound ‘superior’ education, is confident he’s on the fast track to enlightenment. Meanwhile, though heartbroken, his…

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Oh, poor Apu! _Aparajito_ perfectly captures the bittersweet struggle of growing up, a universal experience we can all empathize with. The delicate balance between protecting loved ones and the irresistible urge to break free is at play. Young Apu, brimming with ambitious ideas fueled by his newfound ‘superior’ education, is confident he’s on the fast track to enlightenment. Meanwhile, though heartbroken, his mother clings to her pride as she watches him drift away. This poignant and, at times, exasperating dynamic is a powerful reminder that while we forge ahead, believing we know best, those we leave behind can only hope for a fleeting glance back. The film is beautifully crafted, quietly profound, and visually poetic. Ray captures life’s tender, fleeting moments with a painterly eye, prompting the audience to reflect on their lives and the significance of these small gestures. It reminds us that sometimes the biggest drama unfolds in the smallest gestures.

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What is Aparajito about?

Apu and his family have moved away from the country to live in the bustling holy city of Benares. As he progresses from wide-eyed child to intellectually curious teenager, eventually studying in Kolkata, we witness his academic and moral education, as well as the growing complexity of his relationship with his mother.

Who stars in Aparajito?

Pinaki Sengupta, Smaran Ghosal, Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Banerjee, Ramani Ranjan Sengupta, Charuprakash Ghosh. See the cast cards above for character names.

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