Name: Beyond Apu - 20 Favourite Film Roles of Soumitra Chatterjee
SKU: 1591
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Pages : 208 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-9350298619
Publisher : HarperCollins India
Published on : 26 January 2016

One of India’s Finest Actors Talks His Most Iconic Roles

Soumitra Chatterjee became internationally famous with his debut in Satyajit Ray’s Apur Sansar. In an era when Uttam Kumar ruled the minds and hearts of Bengali film audiences, Chatterjee carved a niche for himself, emerging as one of the finest actors, not only in India, but also in the world. Beyond Apu – 20 Favourite Film Roles of Soumitra Chatterjee looks at the cinematic life of this thespian through twenty of the most iconic characters he has essayed. Handpicked by the star himself, and brimming over with vintage anecdotes, this is a fascinating read on the art and craft of a master at work. Including insightful essays on his theatre and other artistic achievements, this book not only introduces the reader to an icon of Indian cinema but also offers a unique insight into the mind of a genius.

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Amitava Nag

About the Author

Amitava Nag is an independent film critic based in Kolkata and editor of Silhouette.

His most recent books on cinema are 75 Years 75 Films: India’s Cinematic Journey and The Cinema of Mrinal Sen: A Quest for the Unresolved (edited). His other books on cinema include Ghunchu Kirtan; Murmurs: Silent Steals with Soumitra Chatterjee; The Cinema of Tapan Sinha: An Introduction; Soumitra Chatterjee: A Life in Cinema and Beyond. His earlier writings include the acclaimed books Satyajit Ray’s Heroes and Heroines; 16 Frames; Smriti Satta o Cinema and Beyond Apu: 20 Favourite Film Roles of Soumitra Chatterjee.

Amitava also writes poetry and short fiction in Bengali and English – observing life in a platter. His poetry collection Forever Meera and translation anthology of Soumitra Chatterjee’s English poems titled Walking Through the Mist were published in 2020. He has penned two short story collections in English and Bengali and a couple of poetry anthologies in Bengali as well. Amitava can be reached at amitavanag.net.