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Nayak (1966)
Contradiction between the Real & Reel life of one and the mystery he drags with him
'Awesome....' There should be simply one word, which makes it clear. But can't resist myself from being elaborate!!! People say one have lots of shades in his/her character, fewer said - 'If one's a public figure, then you are the most neglected character in the society'. Readers may feel confused. Don't be. Just feel the misery & anger of one who's popular and common people want to know everything about him. There is no so called private thing he can have. This burnt him so much and the aftermath is: he tends to hide his all things from everyone. This process got his entire effort and the work for which he is famous tends to loose focus. In the way to keep secrets, often the person himself forgot those very own & inner things.
Here, train journey implies the must have life long journey as a human being. Often these persons open up their very inner most feelings-thoughts-memories to someone. But only when he/she is assured of something: 'Again the secrecy of these things'.
In Nayak, Sharmila plays that kind of character who can keep secrets like a secret, but only with healthy warmth personal touch. This movie was framed in late 60's, but the thought process behind it, eternal. There are endless thing to describe this movie. You have to watch it, because it's journey of a lifetime for everyone. It was nominated for many international awards, as Ray & Uttam Kumar both gave their best possible effort here. 9 out of 10.
Aranyer Din Ratri (1970)
Believe me when I'm saying; it was hilarious!
Aranyer Din Ratri; this remind me the first tour I have with my friends. And believe me when I'm saying; it was hilarious! That's the spirit and effect beholds one after watching this movie. The film was made in an era where the 3-4 friends geared up for a bumpy fun-ride weren't invented. Thought it blended the freshness of youth and the complex relative relations between them and their surroundings. Here Ray masterfully achieved the characterizations, as there are several to notice (or even follow). Ashim, the main male of this story rapidly changes his reactions as the story rolls. On the other hand Shekhar (played by Rabi Ghosh) is the only caste for the uniqueness and some comic relief; His character represents the rapidly decreasing moral thoughts as the environment changed. The treatment for this kind of story needs a constant vigilance, and Ray did it. Finally the spot they hung up to - Palamou, was a treat for the eyes, as well as the key element. Originality of these characters only burst out into the wild. Here I want to quote Ashim: 'Rag koris na; Kolkata r baire ele lokeder boyas ta kome jay' (Don't mind; people feel younger when they goes out from Kolkata)... It's really a top notch, yet under praised!!! 9 out of 10.
Kanchenjungha (1962)
Ray perfectly blends the random mood of nature and ever changing human mind
I'm a Ray-worshiper. But the thing, which haunts me most about this film: the appropriate use of the natural lighting & weather conditions (may be the best in Ray's career). The intangibility syndrome of this Raibahadur comes out vigorously here, against the natural and brave (yet so childish) behavior from a young-educated but worthless (not humanly) person. And again the human mood was trafficking along with the weather change, which is very much relevant with the socio-economic trust/culture of that era. Characterization was perfect as N. Viswanathan was trying to put the western (Bileti) culture into the main stream of daily Bengali life, though want a homely wife! And again the theme 'NATURE', backbone of this film. Ray perfectly blends the random mood of nature and ever changing human mind. Last word: A true masterpiece...