Avijatrik Film Review
- ★
- ★
- ★
- ★
- ★
Avijatrik Film Review
The world of cinema has indeed left profound memories and continues to inspire us. Satyajit Ray's contributions to Indian and Asian cinema, especially through the Apu Trilogy, serve as a driving force and remain timeless sources of inspiration.
In Avijatrik, directed by Subhrajit Mitra, the biggest achievement is the ability to recreate the feeling of watching a Ray picture as it unfolds in the darkroom. The film captures a sense of nostalgia, particularly when Apu (played by Arjun Chakraborty) takes his son Kajol (Ayushman Mukherjee) on a journey to his ancestral village, Nischindipur. Along the way, Apu experiences a bittersweet reunion with his childhood friend Lila (Arpita Chatterjee).
Avijatrik masterfully juxtaposes the nostalgia of Apu's childhood, evoked through Kajol's perspective, with Apu's inner turmoil as a writer and his desire to explore the world through travel, portrayed by Sabyasachi Chakraborty. The film pays tribute to Ray's fascination with storytelling through children, and Ayushman Mukherjee's portrayal of Apu is endearing, while Arjun Chakraborty seamlessly fits into the character.
The other cast members, including Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Ditipriya Roy, Sreelekha Mitra, and Arpita Chatterjee, deliver remarkable performances. The cinematography by Supratim Bhol and the soothing music by Bickram Ghosh, including the title track featuring the sitar by Anoushka Shankar, maintain a classic mood throughout the film.
Avijatrik serves as a pious tribute to the magic of Satyajit Ray's work, capturing the essence of his storytelling style and leaving a lasting impact on the audience.