The Hero

1966 · directed by Satyajit Ray

Rating
89/100
Hit
yes

Arindam, a matinee idol, is going by train to collect an acting award. On the train, he is confronted by Aditi, a journalist who somewhat unwillingly starts to take his interview. Arindam, won over by Aditi's naivete, starts to disclose his past, his fears, and his secrets.

The Hero (1966), directed by Satyajit Ray, rates 89/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Uttam Kumar
  • Sharmila Tagore
  • Bireswar Sen
  • Kamu Mukherjee
  • Susmita Mukherjee
  • Jamuna Sinha
  • Subrata Sensharma
  • Ranjit Sen
  • Premangshu Bose
  • Sumita Sanyal

Crew

More from Satyajit Ray

  1. Pather Panchali (1955) — 99/100 · hit
  2. The World of Apu (1959) — 88/100 · hit
  3. The Stranger (1991) — 87/100 · hit
  4. The Music Room (1958) — 86/100 · hit
  5. Aparajito (1956) — 86/100 · hit
  6. Devi (1960) — 86/100 · hit

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