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Apu in Pather Panchali. Photo: Collected from Satyajitray.org.
The film s memorable six-minute dance sequence by a group of ghosts, Bhooter Nach , made history by using special effects at a time when it was unheard of in Indian cinema. It was shot using a stop-motion effect in combination with a watery reel. As the dance appealed hugely to children, it also represented class dynamics in Bengal. Hirak Rajar Deshe , the sequel to Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne , came out in 1980. It was another hit film filled with coded messages, musical elements, inspirational dialogues and quirky scenes, making it a favourite among both children and adults.