Agantuk (আগন্তুক) the stranger (1991) full movie 1080p, Satyajit Ray

"আগন্তুক" (Agantuk), also known as The Stranger in English, is a 1991 Bengali film directed by the renowned filmmaker Satyajit Ray. It was his last film and is based on one of his own short stories, Atithi (The Guest). The movie reflects on themes such as human nature, trust, cultural identity, and civilization.



Here are the main cast members of Agantuk:

1. Utpal Dutt as Manomohan Mitra (The Stranger/Uncle)


2. Mamata Shankar as Anila Bose


3. Deepankar De as Sudhindra Bose (Anila's husband)


4. Bikram Bhattacharya as Satyaki (Anila and Sudhindra's son)


5. Dhritiman Chatterjee as Prithwish Sengupta (Anila's friend)


6. Rabi Ghosh as a lawyer friend of Sudhindra


Themes:

The film explores the conflict between modern civilization and tribal societies, Western and Eastern philosophies, and the search for authenticity in human relationships. It questions how urban, educated people perceive truth, tradition, and identity.

Reception:

"আগন্তুক" received critical acclaim for its thoughtful narrative, script, and direction. Ray's screenplay won the Best Screenplay Award at the 1992 National Film Awards, and the film itself received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film. The portrayal of the enigmatic uncle by Utpal Dutt was highly praised, adding depth to the film's philosophical reflections.

Agantuk remains a significant work in Satyajit Ray's illustrious career, resonating with audiences for its insightful commentary on society and human nature.




7. Subrata Chatterjee as another friend of Sudhindra


8. Promod Ganguli in a supporting role



The cast, especially Utpal Dutt, received high praise for their performances, contributing to the film's lasting impact.