Cast: Tulsi Chakraborty

Direction Ritwik Ghatak

Cast Kanu Bannerjee · Ganga Pada Basu · Satindra Bhattacharya · Tulsi Chakraborty

Synopsis Patethic Fallacy (1958) centers around Bimal and his worn-out taxi, an old Chevrolet affectionately named Jagaddal. Bimal's deep emotional connection to his vehicle leads many to question his sanity, as he treats the car as if it were a living...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Tulsi Chakraborty · Kanu Bannerjee · Ranibala · Ganga Pada Basu

Synopsis The Philosopher's Stone (Parash Pathar) (1958) follows the story of Paresh Dutta, an aging bank employee who stumbles upon a peculiar stone on a wet afternoon while heading home from work, only to discover that his workplace is shutting down....

Direction Bimal Roy

Cast Maya Basu · Biswanath Bhaduri · Radhamohan Bhattacharya · Smriti Biswas

Synopsis Towards the Light (1944) follows the narrative of Gopa, the daughter of a wealthy mill owner, and Anup, a penniless yet idealistic novelist. Gopa's initial encounter with Anup, facilitated by his sister who is Gopa's friend, sparks tension between the...

Direction Ajoy Kar

Cast Suchitra Sen · Uttam Kumar · Khitish Acharya · Panchanan Bhattacharya

Synopsis Marriage Circle (1961) unfolds against the backdrop of World War II, where a dedicated reverend, Krishnendu, oversees a military hospital in the town of Bankura. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when a disoriented and intoxicated Anglo-Indian woman soldier is...

Direction Nirmal Dey

Cast Deben Bandopadhyay · Bhanu Bannerjee · Gurudas Bannerjee · Sital Bannerjee

Synopsis Sharey Chuattar (1953) revolves around the challenges encountered by the proprietor of the Annapurna boarding house. The story takes a dramatic turn when the owner decides to accommodate a young woman in the boys' hostel, leading to a series of...

Direction Ardhendu Sen

Cast Chabi Biswas · Dhiraj Bhattacharya · Jahar Ganguli · Tulsi Chakraborty

Synopsis Adarsha Hindu Hotel (1957) centers around Hajari Thakur, a middle-aged Bengali Brahmin who is employed as a cook in a hotel situated near the Ranaghat railway station. The local clientele frequently fall victim to deceitful practices, and Padma, a maid...

Direction Agradoot

Cast Uttam Kumar · Suchitra Sen · Kamal Mitra · Sova Sen

Synopsis Sabar Uparey (1955) follows the journey of a destitute legal professional who uncovers a shocking truth about his father's past. The protagonist learns that his father was wrongfully imprisoned for a woman's murder he did not commit. Driven by a...

Direction Prafulla Chakraborty

Cast Bhanu Bannerjee · Chabi Biswas · Tulsi Chakraborty · Ajit Chatterjee

Synopsis Jomalaye Jibanta Manush (1958) follows the extraordinary tale of a mortal man who is inadvertently transported to the realm of the afterlife by Yamraj, the god of death. Mistaken for a deceased soul, the living man is granted a unique...