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Mahanagar ( lit. 'The Mighty City') is a 1963 Indian Bengali -language drama film written and directed by Satyajit Ray. Starring Madhabi Mukherjee in the leading role [1] and based on the short story Abataranika by Narendranath Mitra, it tells the story of a housewife who disconcerts her traditionalist family by getting the job of a saleswoman.
A 1963 film by the acclaimed Indian director Satyajit Ray, The Big City depicts the challenges and aspirations of a working-class woman in Kolkata. The film features interviews with the director and the lead actress, as well as a short film by Ray and an essay by a scholar.
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Satyajit Ray's wonderful portrait of mid-50s Calcutta.In cinemas nationwide 16 AugustBook Tickets: http://bit.ly/16b6SdN.
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The Big City: Directed by Satyajit Ray. With Anil Chatterjee, Madhavi Mukherjee, Jaya Bachchan, Haren Chatterjee. Life at home changes when a house-wife from a middle-class, conservative family in Calcutta gets a job as a saleswoman.
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Aug 19, 2013 · A review of Satyajit Ray’s 1963 film The Big City, which depicts the challenges and changes of urban life in Kolkata, especially for women. The essay explores the themes of work, gender, race, and morality in the film and its historical context.
Directed by Satyajit Ray. Life at home changes when a housewife from a middle-class, conservative family in Calcutta gets a job as a salesperson. Remove Ads. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases.
A film about a lower-middle-class family in Calcutta struggling with poverty and gender roles. The film won the Berlin International Film Festival and features the director's signature use of movement and sound.
