Top 10 Movies By Oscar Winner Satyajit Ray Which You Can Not Miss

Satyajit Ray Biographies reveal bare details about the maverick >> Read More... , the multi-talented Indian director, is an exceptional filmmaker whose ability to create impactful movies touched the hearts of many, both inland and foreigners. He was born and raised in Kolkata, West Bengal, and died there; his remarkable ability to portray films with a humanistic and naturalistic approach applauded worldwide. He achieved the prestigious Honorary Award (Oscar award) from the Academy at the 64^th Academy Awards, in 1992. Any film enthusiast or a person with a liking for classical films must watch movies by Satyajit. Following are the top 10 recommendations that you cannot miss.

1. Pather Panchali, 1955

This movie was adapted from a classical autobiographical novel by Bengali Writer Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay. Satyajit made his directorial debut with this movie; Pather Panchali is a story about a boy named Apu and his family. His father Harihar is a dreamer and unable to meet financial needs; even though they belong to the highest caste,i.e., Brahmins, they are incapable of maintaining their respect in Indian society. Hence, Harihar’s unemployment forces the mother, Sarbojaya to handle everything by herself. This movie is about a poor Bengali household and the way they find ways to establish their lives.

2. Aparajito, 1956

Pather Panchali’s international success made Satyajit create its sequel to Apu’s narrative. This movie progresses with the physical, mental, and moralistic growth of the main character Apu. This highly expressive movie was able to touch many hearts; hence it was awarded three prizes at the Venice Film Festival, including the prestigious Golden Lion award. It was honored with the BAFTA Award for best film and Bodil Award for Best American Film.

3. Apur Sansar, 1959

This movie picks up where Aparajito left off,i.e., when Apu started his higher studies in Kolkata as a teenager. This final sequel in the Apu trilogy creates a sense of fulfillment for the viewers. It progresses from Apu being a college graduate to his romantic life, which leads to fatherhood. This movie features the superstars Soumitra Chatterjee Soumitra Chatterjee was born on January 19, 1935, >> Read More... and Sharmila Tagore Sharmila Tagore is a Bengali actress, who later sh >> Read More... , who perform commendably as the lead characters, making this movie memorable.

4. Jalsaghar (The Music Room), 1958

This story is of a stubborn and snobbish man called Huzur Biswambhar Roy, a landlord living in a crumbling palace (representing his crumbling wealth) who is reluctant to do anything for himself. Biswambhar enjoys listening to songs in his specially allocated, well-decorated Music Room. The music room’s sole purpose is to show off his wealth and superiority complex. Towards the end, Biswambhar ruins himself for his fake social respect. This movie gives the moral of always being humble and not indulging ourselves in showing off.

5. Devi (The Goddess), 1960

This movie features the superstar of all times, Sharmila Tagore as the main lead. In this movie, Satyajit explores the themes of fanaticism. In a rural setting of 19^th century Bengal, a landlord believes that his daughter-in-law (Sharmila Tagore) is the embodiment of the goddess Kali. His belief changes her life. The turn of events leads to the destruction of a typical family household, and her life becomes a tragedy. Through this film, Satyajit highlights the state of Indian women; and the lack of control women have over their own lives.

6. Abhijan (The Expedition), 1962

Abhijan movie is appreciated as its main lead is both an optimistic and pessimistic character. Narsingh, played by Soumitra Chatterjee, is a hot-headed taxi driver who is too proud of his Rajput caste. Towards the end, we can see that he becomes lawless, which he hated earlier; he indulges in smuggling and rapes a village girl, Gulabi. Ultimately, he realizes what he has done wrong and saves Gulabi, but immoral acts have already been conducted and can never reverse.

7. Mahanagar (The Big City), 1963

Mahanagar is a story of a middle-class woman Arati played by Madhabi Mukherjee Madhabi is a National Award-winning Indian Actress >> Read More... , who opts for a job as a saleswoman. She does so to meet the financial needs of her family and in the hope of bettering their lives. This decision faced a lot of resistance from her orthodox Bengali family. This movie drives us through her challenges and her personal development through hardships. Through Mahangar, Satyajit wants to portray the importance of independence for women.

8. Charulata (The Lonely Wife), 1964

This movie placed in pre-independent India, where the main character is Charulata (Madhabi Mukherjee), and her way older husband, Bhupati (Sailen Mukherjee). Charulata is a young woman who loves poems, literature, and culture, while her husband, Bhupati is a political newspaper publisher. They are incompatible, and Charulata falls in love with the cousin of Bhupati, Amal. The companionship of Amal helps Charulata flourish in writing poetry. The movie ends with her trying to mend her relationship with her husband, but they have already drifted apart.

9. Shatranj Ke Khiladi (The Chess Players), 1977

Shatranj Ke Khiladi movie is set in 1856, where two wealthy men and daily lives are depicted against the background of the British East India Company with their cunning officials. Amjad Khan Amjad Zakaria Khan was born on 12th November, 1940 >> Read More... , Shabana Azmi Shabana Azmi is a film actress of Indian origin an >> Read More... , and Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942 in A >> Read More... served as narrators for The Chess Players with British performers such as Sir Richard Attenborough. Satyajit’s ability to portray multiple characters with intricate complexity was praised in this movie.

10. Sadgati (The Deliverance), 1981

Satyajit is known for his liking of diverse themes when it came to his movies. This movie portrays the unfair treatment of people belonging to the lower caste. Sadgati is based on Premchand’s short story of the same name. This 50-minute Hindi movie is a splendid representation of the rural lives of lower caste people in India, portrayed through the characters of Dukhi and his wife, Jhuria. The angst of Dukhi and his helplessness can touch the hearts of everyone.