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First, there was a writer; then, there came a character; and at last, there was a creative mind. All of them contributed towards the creation of the world of Apu - the protagonist, and Apu - the legendary common boy of World Cinema. Neo-realism, artistic perception, hyper-linked narration - all those were discerning outer influences to be seen during that period, across the cinematic world. But the abject poverty of Bibhutibhusan's own life was the inner realism, the slow and steady growth of the filmmaker germ inside Satyajit Ray was the true realism, and the life-sketch of Apu through the prism of Apu Trilogy was the ultimate realism of the-then India.                        Candid interview of Satyajit Ray on his visions, his art and his films So, who exactly was this Apu ? Where did he come from ? Was he an unique character ? Let us take them one by one in our endeavor to find his true self. Before the chapter when Ray...

The topic for today is very emotional; since, it deals with none other than the "Nightingale of India". The topic requires vivid sewing of thoughtful words; since, many a narrator has already penned many a word. The topic needs a little deviant path; since, many a reviewer has already covered it in many a beautiful way. Does this mean I am jittery, or hesitant, or shaky to get going ? No, certainly not! Because, beyond anything else, this is a topic that is very close to my heart! My heart, which has had the fortune of being drenched by the pure, soothing voice of Lata Mangeshkar, in a concert!                       Dilip Kumar introducing Lataji with his poetic speech! Scene one starts when the thespian, Dilip Kumar, introduces Lataji through his serene speech and greets her as his sister. Scene two starts with Lataji walking down the alley towards the stage and exchanging pleasantries with the legendary actor. The stage gets ...