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1956-1981, Impressive oeuvre
The success of Pather Panchali gave
Ray total control over his subsequent films; in his numerous functions—writer,
director, casting director, composer (since 1961). Two sequels based
on the novel (Aparajito, The Unvanquished,
1956; Apur Sansar, The World of
Apu, 1959) completed the acclaimed 'The
Apu Trilogy'.
Aparajito, his second film, was about his young protagonist's journey
towards freedom from his mother's protection and love. The film won
the Golden Lion in Venice.
What followed was a long career as a world-class filmmaker. Until
1981, he would make a feature length film every year.
His later films included - Parash Pathar (The Philosopher's Stone,
1958), Jalsaghar (The Music Room, 1958), Devi
(The Goddess, 1960), Teen Kanya
(Two Daughters, 1961), Kanchenjungha, (1962), Charulata
(The Lonely Wife, 1964), Pratidwandi (The Adversary 1970), Shantranj
Ke Khilari (The Chess Players, 1977), and Ghare-Baire
(Home and the World, 1984).
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Ghare-Baire (Home and the World, 1984). ©Nemai Ghosh
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