Comments on: Nayak (India 1966) https://globalfilmstudies.com/2013/08/27/nayak-india-1966/ An introduction to global film for teachers and students Fri, 14 Feb 2020 17:43:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: sharmila https://globalfilmstudies.com/2013/08/27/nayak-india-1966/comment-page-1/#comment-13396 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 17:43:54 +0000 http://itpworld.wordpress.com/?p=9295#comment-13396 Ray’s films should be seen couple of times to appreciate the finer nuances which lies latent within the film and one ‘s keen eyes can only decipher it.Nayak for instance has got layers which if I try to write here can take the shape of a book.First when Aditi approaches Arindam for a signature she pretends its not for her but her cousin.(khurtoto bon)Her raised eyebrows ….a wonderful expression to show her utter contempt for the main stream film,When she comes again Arindam ask whether now it is for her another cousin(mastuto bon).The sarcasm is just outstanding and subtle and Arindam knows very well that despite her indifference she cannot hide her interest in him.The subtle acting should be savoured……when the lady in his compartment wants to chat him up …the unwillingness on his part is evident …his facial expressions should be watched very carefully…..his crisp monosyllabic answers doesn’t put her away but the daughter realises it straight away and hushes her up .The middle aged woman’s fancy and a young girls hero worship is totally different,.There are so many wonderful layered meanings that it can become a book if discussed in full.

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