Watched Aporajito yesterday in PVR Juhu, Mumbai. Auditorium 2 was almost housefull and I felt like I am watching the film in some multiplex in Kolkata. Saree clad aunties, quintessential Bangali 'bhodroloks', bunch of youngsters who i guess are born and brought up in Mumbai. It was such a nice feeling to see the children accompany their parents. Were these kids present in the theatre willingly or reluctantly ? Were they really interested in watching a bengali film in Satyajit Ray ? Whatever... I just felt good to see the next generation present to witness a movie on HIM 😊 And my heart pounded in excitement on seeing Etooo bangali eksathe!
#Jeetukamal, the actor was outstanding as Ray in looks and nuances. The hard work showed. There were times on screen when it was difficult to differentiate between the actor and his muse. As a Ray aficionado there were times when Jeetu's presence on screen gave me quivers and wet eyes. That twelve year old me on 23 April 1992 resonated from within, "Tomake r dekhte pelam na ami". The screen belonged to Jeetu and I would say Thank you for bringing my God alive on screen. You were that close to perfection.
The screenplay however was extremely loose and lacked substance. Coming from #AnikDutta i guess the audience expected something much better. English used by the actors sounded quite newfangled and irritating at times.
However, making a film on Ray is in itself a brave move and it could only come from Mr. Anik who eats, sleeps and breathes Ray. Kudos to him for attempting to make something like this. To show the world the journey of the film maker to create history in world cinema was by itself a thought that needs to be reciprocated with respect.
Hope to see more of #Jeetu in the Ray avatar or maybe a Feluda avatar soon.
Cinematography needs a special mention here. To recreate the Ray moments wasn't a piece of cake for sure. Dedication and passion needs to be at tandem to create such moments.
There was applause both at the start and end of the film... Something which is rare in multiplexes. That reflected the emotions of the audience. They did not come to the theatre to judge a film... They were there to see Him, which I am sure they did.
It took a few moments to gather myself and put on my motherhood cape once again. The father daughter duo were waiting for me downstairs. They didn't accompany me because AD knew that this is the film I wanted to watch alone, without any disturbance.
As i was rushing out I spotted someone whom I respect a lot. Aniket Mitra was there along with his wife Priyam. To see him in person and exchange pleasantries was a Bhooter Raja Dilo Bor moment for me. 🙂
'Maharaja tomare selam', was what I mumbled as i stepped out of the theatre. Tumi Aporajito! Tumi robe nirobe hridaye momo... Satyajit Ray 🙏
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