The Big City (Blu-ray)

Directed by Satyajit Ray

Starring: Anil Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, Jaya Bhaduri, Haren Chatterjee, Sefalika Devi, Prasenjit Sarkar, Haradhan Bannerjee, Vicky Redwood
Contributors: R.D. Bansal, Satyajit Ray, Subrata Mitra
Studio: Criterion Collection
Genre: World Cinema
Main Language: Bengali
Subtitles: English
Region: Region B
Release Date: 11 May 2026
Originally Issued: 1963
No of Discs: 1
BBFC Cert: (PG) Parental Guidance.
Run Time: 135 minutes

Description

Satyajit Ray writes and directs this 1960s Indian drama set in Calcutta. In order to help with her family's financial situation, Arati (Madhabi Mukherjee) finds work as a saleswoman. Despite her husband Subrata (Anil Chatterjee)'s insecurity over this, when he loses his job, Arati becomes the sole provider for her family.

However, this untraditional role reversal creates a divide between her and Subrata and leaves the household in turmoil.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Interviews: Madhabi Mukherjee (actor); Suranjan Ganguly (Satyajit Ray scholar)
• Other Documentary: 'Satyajit Ray' (1974)