Characters & Themes
The Hero (1966) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1966 · 118 mins · Bengali, Bangla
- Directed by
- Satyajit Ray
- Starring
- Sharmila Tagore, Bharati Devi, Kamu Mukherjee, Somen Bose, Hiralal, Satya Bandopadhyay
Arindam, a celebrated matinee idol, boards a train to receive an acting award. During the journey he encounters Aditi, a journalist who reluctantly begins interviewing him. Captivated by her innocence, Arindam gradually reveals his hidden past, deep fears and long‑kept secrets.
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