Cast
Uttam Kumar 
Sharmila Tagore
Credits
Written by: 
Satyajit Ray
Plot
A film star reflects on his career during a train journey. Known in Bengali as Nayak.
Sinekatalog’s take
Satyajit Ray's chamber drama puts a film star on a train, forced to reflect on fame and doubt. Uttam Kumar and Sharmila Tagore shine in a sharp, intimate and psychologically rich study.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 8.3 / 10 (6,325 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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