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In this psychologically rich character study, written and directed by Satyajit Ray, Bengali film star Uttam Kumar draws on his real-world celebrity to play Arindam Mukherjee, a matinee idol on the brink of his first flop. When Mukherjee boards an overnight train to Delhi to accept an award, a journalist (Sharmila Tagore) approaches him seeking an exclusive interview, which initiates a conversation that sends the actor reeling down a path of self-examination. Seamlessly integrating rueful flashbacks and surreal dream sequences with the quietly revelatory stories of the train’s other passengers, The Hero is a graceful meditation on art, fame, and regret from one of world cinema’s most keenly perceptive filmmakers. (Criterion)
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Uttam Kumar
Best movies:
Nayak: The Hero (1966)
Sharmila Tagore
Best movies:
Apur Sansar (1959)
The Goddess (1960)
Days and Nights in the Forest (1970)
Nirmal Ghosh
Best movies:
Nayak: The Hero (1966)
Bharati Devi
Best movies:
Nayak: The Hero (1966)
Choker Bali: A Passion Play (2003)