5 Satyajit Ray Movies That Are A Treat For Every Cinephile

Satyajit Ray is one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of India. The Bengali movie director has not only gained national acclaim but has also been appreciated on a global scale. His movies tackle the problems and challenges faced by ordinary people and his raw and authentic representation of reality is what makes his movies with all the recognition.

If you are a cinephile, his movies surely appeal to you. Here are some of the most mind-blowing and impactful movies by Satyajit Ray to watch on OTT.

Parash Pathar (1958)

‘Parash Pathar’, also known as ‘The Philosopher’s Stone’, is Satyajit Ray’s comical take on middle-class life. Adapted from a short story called ‘Parasuram’, the movie revolves around a clerk in Kolkata who finds a magical stone that turns everything to gold.

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IMDb Rating: 7.6/10

The Apu Trilogy (1955-1959)

The movie series that made Satyajit Ray a global icon was the Apu Trilogy consisting of movies - ‘Pather Panchali’, ‘Aparajito’, and ‘Apur Sansar’. These coming-of-age movies narrate the story of a little boy named Apu and how his life changes as he steps into adulthood, seeks a job, and gets married.

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IMDb Rating: 8.2/10, 8.2/10, 8.4/10

Kanchenjungha (1962)

‘Kanchenjungha’ takes place amid the picturesque views of West Bengal’s Darjeeling where a wealthy family visits for vacation. The daughter Monisha is being prepared for an arranged marriage, however, with the onset of a handsome stranger, a forbidden romance is likely to develop.

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IMDb Rating: 7.9/10

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Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1969)

Satyajit Ray’s adventure comedy fantasy movie ‘Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne’ is a Sunday ritual in every Bengali household. It revolves around two unskilled singers Goopy and Bagha who are banished from the kingdom. However, fate has some interesting plans for them.

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IMDb Rating: 8.7/10

Charulata (1964)

Set in the 1870s, ‘Charulata’ is a tale of a lonely childless wife with a musical talent. Based on Rabindranath Tagore’s novel Nastanirh (The Broken Nest), Charulata's husband calls his brother to accompany her leading to their bonding intimately.

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IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

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