The Hero

The Hero

8.0IMDb Score
Released:1966-05-06
Genre:Drama
Duration:118 min
Country:India
Director:Satyajit Ray
Actors:Uttam Kumar, Sharmila Tagore, Bireswar Sen, Somen Bose, Nirmal Ghosh
Production:R.D. Bansal & Co.

Overview:

Arindam, a matinee idol, is going by train to collect an acting award. On the train, he is confronted by Aditi, a journalist who somewhat unwillingly starts to take his interview. Arindam, won over by Aditi's naivete, starts to disclose his past, his fears and his secrets.

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