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Uttam Kumar in Nayak | Photo courtesy: Screen-grab from YouTube

Satyajit Ray's Nayak: The Hero featuring Uttam Kumar and Sharmila Tagore set for re-release

| @indiablooms | Feb 05, 2025, at 01:41 pm

Continuing its re-release strategy, PVR Inox has brought back one of the most celebrated Indian films of all time, Nayak: The Hero.

Maestro Satyajit Ray's Bengali film features acting legend late Uttam Kumar, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore.

Nayak delves into the inner turmoil, vulnerability, and suppressed anxieties of a superstar who hides his struggles behind the mask of fame and adoration.

The story follows Arindam Mukherjee, a celebrated actor travelling by train to receive an award. On this journey, he encounters Aditi Sengupta, a sharp and determined journalist who interviews him about his life and career.

Uttam Kumar delivers a nuanced performance as Arindam, embodying the complexities of a man grappling with his identity and moral dilemmas. Sharmila Tagore shines as Aditi, whose probing questions lead to revelations that unearth the superstar’s deeply buried insecurities.

Ray's direction is nothing short of extraordinary, capturing the intricacies of human emotions with subtlety and depth.

The train journey serves as a brilliant metaphor for the characters’ introspection and personal evolution, with Ray weaving in delicate symbolism to enhance the narrative.

A timeless masterpiece, Nayak: The Hero continues to resonate with audiences, exploring themes of identity, societal expectations, and the price of fame with unmatched sensitivity and artistry.

The film will be re-released on February 21 in select cinemas.

Speaking about the re-release of Nayak: The Hero, Niharika Bijli, Lead Strategist at PVR INOX, said, "At PVR INOX, our goal goes beyond simply reintroducing popular titles. We aim to revive films that stand as landmarks in Indian cinema—films that have, over the years, defined the identity of Indian cinema on a global stage and shaped the way we perceive the art of storytelling.

"With this initiative, we aspire to introduce the younger generation to the brilliance of our cinematic greats while allowing those already familiar with these masterpieces to relive their magic on the big screen. For us, cinema is more than entertainment; it's a vital part of our cultural heritage, and films like Nayak: The Hero have played a pivotal role in making it so."

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