RIVANSHI RAKHRAI
Satyajit Ray's inaugural feature portrayed life in the heartlands of India, untouched by the rays of modernization. Here, daily existence remains a constant struggle for many, mirroring the challenges faced by Apu's family
Guru Dutt's poignant depiction of the life of a failed artist delves into the societal pores that flourish when art thrives but fail to contribute to its sustenance
Directed by Ritwik Ghatak, this film explores the hardships of a young woman forced to migrate from what was once East Pakistan to West Bengal due to Partition. It delves into the lengths she goes to ensure her family's survival
Adoor Gopalakrishnan's film zeroes in on the literal collapse of feudalism in Independent India. It portrays the struggles of former lords who find themselves ill-equipped to navigate a new, more egalitarian society
Mani Ratnam's crime drama, inspired by The Godfather (1972) and the real-life Varadarajan Mudaliar, weaves the tale of a Tamil gangster
Directed by and starring Kamal Haasan, this Tamil-Hindi bilingual drama delves into the fault lines of Partition and its spillover into contemporary sectarian politics. It unfolds a narrative of communal violence and perpetual distrust
In M. Manikandan's film, the spotlight is on the indictment of petty bureaucracy and police. It unfolds as a confrontation between the beleaguered old farmer, the last of his kind in the village still engaged in the profession, and the challenges he faces