Ritwik Ghatak Birth Centenary: Five Cinematic Gems of a Genius That Transforms Indian Films – PICS

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Satyajit Ray's name will instantly come to mind when you consider the history of Bengali cinema. But Ritwik Ghatak is another well-known figure who has left a rich film legacy. While Ray received a great deal of praise from critics in India and then elsewhere, Ritwik Ghatak's works steadily attracted audiences' attention. This is a list of his five greatest films, which every cinema lover should see.

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Komal Gandhar (1961): This film, which is regarded as a landmark, explores issues of a star-crossed love affair and a split theater troupe.

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Titash Ekti Nadir Naam (1973): A river serves as a symbol of life and wealth for the villagers who reside along its banks in this movie.

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Meghe Dhaka Tara (1960): A classic movie about a young lady who, in the wake of the Bengal partition, puts her family's needs ahead of her own happiness.

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Ajantrik (1958): This film is regarded as one of his best, and it was produced during the time of his greatest creative production.

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Subarnarekha (1965): The final installment in Ghatak's Partition Trilogy follows three refugees in West Bengal and analyzes the moral and economic difficulties of the moment.