The Music Room

The Music Room

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  • Genre(s): Drama, Musical
  • Language(s): বাংলা (Bengali)
  • Director(s): Satyajit Ray, Nityananda Datta, Tapeshwar Prasad, Shailen Dutta
  • Cast(s): Chhabi Biswas, Gangapada Basu, Padmadevi, Pinaki Sengupta, Kali Sarkar See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 1h 40min
  • Music: Durgadas Mitra,Robin Majumder,Ustad Vilayat Khan
  • Similar To: Antony Firingee, Deya Neya
  • Story:
    "The Music Room," directed by Satyajit Ray, is a poignant Indian drama set in the early 20th century. The film follows the decline of a once-wealthy zamindar (landlord) named Biswambhar Roy (played by Chhabi Biswas) who, despite facing financial ruin, refuses to let go of his extravagant lifestyle. Obsessed with maintaining his pride and love for music, he spends his remaining resources on elaborate music concerts in his opulent music room. As his world crumbles around him, Biswambhar becomes increasingly isolated, reflecting on his past glories and the price he has paid for his obsessions.
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7.9/10
IMDb

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STORY, RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Story
"The Music Room," directed by Satyajit Ray, is a poignant Indian drama set in the early 20th century. The film follows the decline of a once-wealthy zamindar (landlord) named Biswambhar Roy (played by Chhabi Biswas) who, despite facing financial ruin, refuses to let go of his extravagant lifestyle. Obsessed with maintaining his pride and love for music, he spends his remaining resources on elaborate music concerts in his opulent music room. As his world crumbles around him, Biswambhar becomes increasingly isolated, reflecting on his past glories and the price he has paid for his obsessions.
Ratings

7.9/10

IMDb
The Music Room Review

The Music Room" is a visually stunning masterpiece that delves into themes of obsession, decadence, and the passage of time. Satyajit Ray's exquisite direction captures the grandeur of the zamindar's music room and juxtaposes it with the stark realities of his fading empire. Chhabi Biswas delivers a mesmerizing performance as Biswambhar Roy, portraying the character's inner turmoil with subtlety and depth. The film's atmospheric cinematography and evocative use of music immerse the audience in the zamindar's world, creating a profound emotional impact. Ray's meticulous attention to detail and exploration of human frailty make "The Music Room" a deeply introspective and thought-provoking experience. It highlights the universal themes of the human condition and the consequences of clinging to fading glory. "The Music Room" is a cinematic gem that showcases Satyajit Ray's storytelling prowess and serves as a poignant reflection on the fragility of life and the power of art. It is a must-watch for cinephiles and admirers of masterful filmmaking.

TRIVIA

Trivia

The film is included on Roger Ebert's "Great Movies" list.

Voted #20 on the list of "100 Best Films" by the prominent French magazine 'Cahiers du Cinema' in 2008.

It was the first film to extensively incorporate classical Indian music and dancing.

Included among the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die", edited by Steven Schneider.

This film is part of the Criterion Collection, spine #573.

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