Panchali of the path Satyajit Ray's feature film Pather Panchali has been named the best Indian film of all time by the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI). 'Meghe Dhaka Tara' by Ritwik Ghatak also holds the 2nd position in the list , followed by the Hindi movie 'Bhuvan Shome' (Rank 3) by Mrinal Sen. Besides, ' Charulata ' by Satyajit Ray holds the 7th position The movie Pather Panchali released in 1955 was produced by West Bengal Government and directed by Satyajit Ray. This movie is basically based on Vibhutibhushan's novel Pather Panchali. The film is based on the growing up story of Apu, a small child in a remote village in the late twenties of the 20th century. Apu's family's low-class life and all the sorrows and hardships are overshadowed by Apu, Durga's love and the love of his siblings, life takes a different turn. This film is the first film produced by Satyajit Ray. Karuna Banerjee (Sarvajaya Roy), Subir Banerjee (Apu), Uma Dasgupta (Durga), Kanu Banerjee (Harihar Roy), Chunibala Devi (Indir Tagore) were in the best part of this unique creation of Satyajit Ray. The Bengali society of that time has been depicted in the film through unique scenes. Sharing Durga's stolen mango with her siblings, listening to the sound of the train on the railway line, Durga's luscious hair blowing in the wind, teenage Durga's indomitable running, then Durga's sudden departure, Durga's emptiness in Apur's life all took the film to a unique height. The 1955 film was declared the best Indian film of all time by (FIPRESCI) - a national association of film critics and film journalists. This film will forever reign supreme in the hearts of film and literature lovers, both declared and unannounced. #studentjournalist #filmtalk #whatson