The Hero
1966, Bengali. Directed by Satyajit Ray.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Bengali
- Rated
- U
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Where to watch The Hero
The Hero is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Satyajit RayDirector
- Uttam KumarArindam Mukherjee
- Sharmila TagoreAditi Sengupta
- Bireswar SenMukunda Lahiri
- Kamu MukherjeePritish Sarkar
- Susmita MukherjeeMolly Sarkar
- Jamuna SinhaShefalika Devi
- Subrata SensharmaAjoy Dev
- Ranjit SenHaren Bose
- Premangshu BoseBiresh
- Sumita SanyalPromila Chatterjee
- Bharati DeviManorama Bose
- Lali ChowdhurySairindhri Bose (Bulbul)
Details
- Released
- 6 May 1966
- Original title
- নায়ক
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Satyajit Ray
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The Hero: quick answers
Is The Hero worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 72 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hero?
The Hero runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Hero have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hero. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hero is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Hero on?
The Hero is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hero?
If you liked The Hero, try Michael, The Forge, An Adventure in Space and Time.
Who directed The Hero?
The Hero (1966) was directed by Satyajit Ray and stars Uttam Kumar, Sharmila Tagore, Bireswar Sen.