A hard-hitting courtroom drama about an army officer accused of cowardice. Gripping.
Year: 1969 | Director: Satyajit Ray A fantasy musical about two simpletons who gain magical powers. It showcases Ray’s versatility; he wrote the screenplay, composed the music, and directed. The "Ghost Dance" sequence is legendary in Indian film history. bengali movie list a to z top
Ritwik Ghatak’s Meghe Dhaka Tara (1960) The partition of Bengal has no greater chronicler than Ritwik Ghatak. This film about a refugee family’s struggle in Kolkata is heartbreaking and powerful. A top historical drama. A hard-hitting courtroom drama about an army officer
Rosogolla (2018) A sweet biographical drama about Nabin Chandra Das, the inventor of the famous Bengali sweet. A feel-good family film. Various Years | Director: Satyajit Ray & later
Various Years | Director: Satyajit Ray & later Sandip Ray No list is complete without the iconic detective Feluda. Whether it is Sonar Kella (The Golden Fortress) or Joi Baba Felunath, these films represent the golden age of Bengali adventure and mystery, beloved by children and adults alike.
Aparna Sen’s directorial debut. A woman trapped in an abusive marriage finds a strange escape.
By Samir Chanda. A meditative film about displacement and identity, set around the river Padma.