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Aparajito

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7.9/10 • 261

1956-10-111h 50m

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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.

Directors
Satyajit Ray
Editors
Dulal Dutta

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  1. Karuna Banerjee

    Karuna Banerjee

    Sarbojaya Ray

  2. Smaran Ghosal

    Smaran Ghosal

    Teenage Apurba "Apu" Kumar Ray

  3. Pinaki Sengupta

    Pinaki Sengupta

    Young Apurba "Apu" Kumar Ray

  4. Kanu Bannerjee

    Kanu Bannerjee

    Harihar Ray

  5. Santi Gupta

    Santi Gupta

    Ginnima

  6. Ramani Sengupta

    Ramani Sengupta

    Bhabataran

  7. Ranibala

    Ranibala

    Teliginni

  8. Sudipta Roy

    Sudipta Roy

    Nirupama

  9. Ajay Mitra

    Ajay Mitra

    Anil

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griggs79

Nov 14, 2024

8/10

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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Status
Released
Original Language
Bangla
Budget
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Revenue
$170,215.00
Keywords
scholarshipbased on novel or bookloss of loved onevaranasipneumoniasequelcoming of ageindiacalcuttamother son relationshippreserved film