The Hero
Originally released in 1966. The Hero is a drama film. directed by Satyajit Ray.
Starring Uttam Kumar, Sharmila Tagore, and Bireswar Sen
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 6, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (63 votes)
Language
BN
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Top Cast
Uttam Kumar
as Arindam Mukherjee
Sharmila Tagore
as Aditi
Bireswar Sen
as Mukunda Lahiri
Somen Bose
as Sankar
Nirmal Ghosh
as Jyoti
Premangshu Bose
as Biresh
Sumita Sanyal
as Promila Chatterjee
Ranjit Sen
as Haren Bose
Bharati Devi
as Manorama (Mr. Bose's wife)
Lali Chowdhury
as Bulbul (Mr. Bose's daughter)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- BN
Production Companies
- R.D. Bansal & Co.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hero about?
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...
Who directed The Hero?
The Hero was directed by Satyajit Ray.
How long is The Hero?
The Hero has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The Hero released?
The Hero was released on May 6, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hero?
The main cast of The Hero includes Uttam Kumar, Sharmila Tagore, Bireswar Sen, Somen Bose, Nirmal Ghosh.