Aparajito (1956): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Name: Aparajito
Genre: Drama
Released: 1956
Duration: 110 min
Cast: Karuna Banerjee, Santi Gupta, Ranibala, Sudipta Roy, Keya Sengupta

What Aparajito Is About

A boy moves with his family to Benares, grows up, begins to study, and drifts away from his mother. The second film in Satyajit Ray's Apu trilogy is quieter and more painful than the first, because distance matters here as much as poverty: the boy's progress is the same thing as his mother's isolation. Ray likes to keep large events outside the frame, so some of the most devastating developments arrive by letter. Karuna Bandopadhyay's performance as the mother is the centre of it. You need not start at the beginning, but knowing the first film sharpens the distance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aparajito about?

A boy moves with his family to Benares, grows up, begins to study, and drifts away from his mother. The second film in Satyajit Ray's Apu trilogy is quieter and more painful than the first, because distance matters here as much as poverty: the boy's progress is the same thing as his mother's isolation.

Where can I watch Aparajito?

Aparajito is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Fandor. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Aparajito?

Aparajito runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).

When did Aparajito come out?

Aparajito was released in 1956.

Who directed Aparajito?

Aparajito was directed by Satyajit Ray.

Who stars in Aparajito?

Aparajito stars Karuna Banerjee, Santi Gupta, Ranibala, Sudipta Roy.

What is Aparajito's rating?

Aparajito holds 8.2/10 on IMDb and 7.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 87 out of 100.