Short film inspired by Apur Sansar

Inspired from Satyajit Ray’s Apur Sansar, director Santu Pati has come up with a short film, Apu Kajaler Gappo, which begins where the cult film left off. “Since

Apur Sansar

was my primary inspiration, I sought permission from Sandip Ray before starting the work. The short has already been to several festivals and I am hoping it will travel to many more,” said the director. As per the story, Apu returns to his paternal home with his son, Kajal. He marries Sarama against his will, the reason being Kajal must not feel the absence of his

mother

Aparna ever. Apu and Sarama also give birth to a son. For Kajal, however, the place of mother in his heart, always remains empty. “Ahead of Durga Puja, Kajal goes missing. Can Apu bring him back is what the story is all about,” said Santu.