If he were writing this piece, he would probably recommend
Charulata since it was his favourite work on film. If you re into slow-burning romance full of longing, this adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore s
Nastanirh will suit you just fine. Like
Charulata, Ray was adept in making outstanding films about female protagonists. If you want to watch more movies with feminist narratives, then you ll definitely enjoy
Devi and
Nayak will certainly be up your alley.
Apart from feature-length movies, Ray has made a number of documentaries and short films as well. As for documentaries, you might pick the controversial
Sikkim to learn about the titular Indian state. Among Ray s short films, I highly recommend