Aparajito (1956)

Apu and his family have moved away from the country to live in the bustling holy city of Benares. As he progresses from wide-eyed child to intellectually curious teenager, eventually studying in Kolkata, we witness his academic and moral education, as well as the growing complexity of his relationship with his mother.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after Aparajito

• Charulata (1964) — Same subject: india, calcutta
• The Hero (1966) — Satyajit Ray directed both
• The Big City (1963) — Same subject: calcutta
• Kahaani (2012) — Two steps away in the credits
• Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002)
• Sagara Sangamam (1983) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional