Avijatrik winning audiences’ hearts in Bengal

After receiving 28 laurels worldwide,

Avijatrik

(The Wanderlust of Apu) released in Bengal on December 3, 2021 and the stellar performance of

Arjun Chakrabarty

as

Apu

has been winning hearts of audiences all over Bengal. Here are some reactions of audience and a few renowned celebrities after seeing the film:

Prosenjit Chatterjee: It's beyond my expectation. Every department is so good. The narrative is so cinematic and visuals are excellent. Arjun is too good. Music, art and edit are also great. I want to specially mention the cinematographer.

Arindam Sil: The script is not pseudo-intellectually imposed. It's from the heart and very fluid. The credit must go to the director. The performance of Arjun Chakrabarty as Apu is commendable.

Tathagata Bandopadhyay (grandson of Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay): Director Subhrajit has made an ambitious film that remains true to Bibhutibhushan’s philosophy and isn’t afraid to invite comparison with Satyajit Ray. Cinematography and shot compositions are really nice.

Alokananda Roy: This film is different from what we get to see regularly. In black and white the film looks out of the world. The younger generation needs to watch films like these to understand what we Indians are capable of making.

Dr Sabyasachi Mitra: Some films reach your eyes, some reach your heart, some touch your consciousness. Avijatrik bathes your soul.

Avijatrik is a film with soulful music and rich legacy. With Avijatrik (The Wanderlust of Apu), the enduring and endearing character of ‘Apu’ is set to return to silver screen after six decades! It is the sequel to the classic “Apu Trilogy”, directed by Satyajit Ray. The plot takes off from where “The Apu Trilogy” ended in 1959 with “Apur Sansar”. The story revolves around a sublime bond between a father (Apu) and his 6-year-old son (Kajol) . Avijatrik has an ensemble of experienced cast and crew, and was shot at 68 locations to retain the rich aesthetic flavour that compliments its backdrop of 1940’s India. Besides Arjun Chakrabarty(as Apu), Ditipriya Roy, Arpita Chatterjee,Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, Master Ayushmaan Mukherjee, Sreelekha Mitra, Biswanath Basu, Tanushree Shankar, Barun Chanda & Sohag Sen in key roles.

The film is produced by Gaurang Films and co-produced by Bhandarkar Entertainment and has NCKS Explorations as its Associate Producer . It is directed by Subhrajit Mitra.