India Aparajito sits in the top 2% of India films on this catalog — ranked #31 of 1,983 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
অপরাজিত
Aparajito picks up where the first film leaves off, with Apu and his family having moved away from the country to live in the bustling holy city of Varanasi (then known as Benares). As Apu progresses from wide-eyed child to intellectually curious teenager, eventually studying in Kolkata, we witness his academic and moral education, as well as the growing complexity of his relationship with his mother. This tenderly expressive, often heart-wrenching film, which won three top prizes at the Venice Film Festival, including the Golden Lion, not only extends but also spiritually deepens the tale of Apu.
The 1955–1957 India Window
5 India films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Aparajito sits at position #1.
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#1Aparajito
★ 8.0 · 1956
#2Mayabazar
★ 7.6 · 1957
#3Shree 420
★ 7.6 · 1955
#4Pyaasa
★ 7.3 · 1957
#5C.I.D.
★ 5.5 · 1956
Titles With Overlapping Themes
Films and series that share thematic tags with Aparajito. Number on each card indicates how many keywords overlap.
The 1950s India Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1950s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Aparajito premiered. 12 total titles in this decade from India.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #31 of 1,983 India films indexed here (98th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.6 points above the India average of 6.4/10.
Among India Drama productions specifically: #22 of 1,132 (top 2%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | India |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Bengali |
| Spoken Languages | English, Bengali |
| Production Companies | Epic Productions |
| Runtime | 1h 50m |
| Release Date | October 11, 1956 |
| IMDb | tt0048956 |