With geniuses like Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak, and Rituparno Ghosh- Bengali cinema has indeed managed to make its prominent mark on world cinema. It has also broken certain stereotypes that come enveloped with Bengali culture. The history of cinema in Bengal can be traced back to the 1890s when the first ‘bioscopes’ were popular in the theatres of Calcutta.

Bengali films are characteristically known for their hard-hitting storyline, the portrayal of characters, and discourse. Some movies, over time, have embossed themselves in the memoirs of many people as classics. These films cannot be easily forgotten and they persistently remind us about the beauty of story-telling.

1. The Japanese Wife (2010)

2. Antaheen (2009)

3. Ashani Sanket (1973)

4. Antarjali Jatra (1987)

5. Neel Akasher Neechey (1959)

6. Apur Sansar (1959)

7. Teen Kanya (1961)

8. Aranyer Din Ratri (1970)

9. Bhooter Bhabishyat (2012)

10. Jukti Takka Aar Gappo (1974)

11. The Feluda Series

12. Nayak (1966)

13. Charulata (1964)

14. Matir Moina (2002)

15. Hirak Rajar Deshe (1980)

16. Abhijan (1962)

17. Meghe Dhaka Tara (1960)

18. Jibon Theke Neya (1970)

19. Goopy Bagha Trilogy

20. Pather Panchali (1955)