In 1955 a movie Pather Panchali won numerous awards, nationally and internationally. It was directed by:-
1. Asit Sen
2. Man Mohan Krishna
3. Satyajit Ray
4. Harmesh Malhotra

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Pather Panchali (Song of the Little  Road) narrates the desires and disappointments of the poor family through the tale of the youngsters. Finally, during the monsoon, Durga falls ill and dies while her father is away. This film tells the story of a poor family in a Bengal village and its struggle to survive. Durga, the daughter of Harihar and Sarbajaya, with her younger brother, Apu, goes on enjoying life oblivious of the struggles and the poverty. The film revolves around the simple life and the efforts of the mother of Durga and Apu to maintain the family.

Pather Panchali:
Year: 1955
Director: Satyajit Ray
Story: Bibhutibhushan
Bandyopadhyay
Screenplay: Satyajit Ray
Actors: Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna
Bannerjee, Subir Bannerjee, Uma
Das Gupta Durga, Chunibala Devi