Entertainment Desk:

The classic film Nayak, directed by the legendary Satyajit Ray, is set to make its return to the big screen on 21 February. The film will be re-released in a stunning 2K restored print with English subtitles, giving audience a chance to experience this masterpiece in all its glory.

The film that will have its 59th anniversary in 2025, will be re-released in Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai.

Nayak, a celebrated work in Indian cinema, stars the iconic Sharmila Tagore and the legendary Uttam Kumar. The film, originally released in 1966, is known for its powerful storytelling and incredible performances by its lead actors. This re-release is a perfect opportunity for both new viewers and longtime fans to witness a piece of cinematic history.

The movie will be screened at PVR Inox Cinemas, making it accessible to audiences across the country.

The film revolves around a renowned bengali film actor Arindam Mukherjee (Uttam Kumar) on a train journey from Kolkata to Delhi to receive a national award. While narrating his life story to a young journalist, Aditi Sengupta (Sharmila Tagore), whom he met during the train journey, Arindam ends up revealing his mistakes, insecurities and regrets to the latter. However, Aditi realises that behind all his arrogant facade, Arindam was a troubled man as his life’s story is gradually revealed through flashbacks and dreams.

After Nayak, Satyajit Ray and Uttam worked on another project, Chiriyakhana (1967), which saw the actor playing the quintessential Bengali sleuth Byomkesh Bakshi, a fictional character created by Bengali novelist Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay.

Satyajit Ray’s last film was Agantuk (1991), which was based on one of his own short stories, Atithi. The film stars Utpal Dutt, Deepankar De, Mamata Shankar, Rabi Ghosh, Dhritiman Chatterjee and Bikram Bhattacharya in lead roles. Agantuk has been honoured with three National Film Awards in 1992 in the category of Best Feature Film and Best Directing, and the Special Jury Award which went to Mamata Shankar for her portrayal of Anila.