Pather Panchali Quotes

Pather Panchali is a TV show that appeared on TV in 1970 . Pather Panchali completed its run in 1970.

It features Ravi Shankar in charge of musical score, and Subrata Mitra as head of cinematography.

Pather Panchali is recorded in Bengali and originally aired in India. Each episode of Pather Panchali is 112-126 minutesefn Pather Panchali is distributed by Aurora Film Corporation (1955).

The cast includes: Kanu Banerjee as Harihar Ray, Runki Banerjee as Durga, Subir Banerjee as Apu, Karuna Banerjee as Sarbojaya Ray, and Chunibala Devi as Indir Thakrun.

Pather Panchali Quotes

Karuna Banerjee as Sarbojaya Ray

• (Karuna Banerjee) "This is my home now too. But just look at it. It's like living in the jungle. Jackals prowling around as soon as night falls. No neighbors to sit and talk to. When you're not here, I'm terribly uneasy. But you wouldn't understand. You eat and sleep and go about your work, unconcerned whether you're paid or not. I had lots of dreams too. All the things I wanted to do --"

• (Karuna Banerjee) "Durga. Durga, go see where the calf went."

• (Karuna Banerjee) "You'll educate the boy, give him his sacred thread, teach him to worship the gods. Durga will find a good husband. Two meals a day, new clothes twice a year; what more could we want?"
• (Kanu Banerjee) "We'll have all that and more. My ancestors were writers, after all. They left a legacy that can't be ignored. Just wait two years. My debts will be paid off and the house repaired, and you won't have to fix spinach and rice every day. How about that?"

• (Karuna Banerjee) "Listen; you lived in Benares a long time. Do people know you there?"
• (Kanu Banerjee) "Some certainly do."
• (Karuna Banerjee) "Isn't there a ghat by the river where priests sing and recite from the scriptures?"
• (Kanu Banerjee) "It's called Dashashamedh Ghat."
• (Karuna Banerjee) "They earn a lot there, right?"
• (Kanu Banerjee) "I suppose."
• (Karuna Banerjee) "Then let's go."
• (Kanu Banerjee) "We can't do that."
• (Karuna Banerjee) "Why not?"
• (Kanu Banerjee) "How can we? I left there to return here to my ancestral home. I can't go the other direction now."

Runki Banerjee as Durga

• (Runki Banerjee) "By leaf of lime and karamcha tree, rain, rain, away with thee. Rain, rain, away with thee."

• (Runki Banerjee) "Holy pond and flower garland, who worships here in the noonday sun? It is I, Leelavati, sister of my brothers. May my sons be numberless, and may I die by the holy Ganges. Mother Goddess, counsel me. I know not how to pray. Grant me this blessing."

• (Runki Banerjee) "Come close."
• (Subir Banerjee) "What?"
• (Runki Banerjee) "We'll go see the train when I'm better, all right? We'll get there early and have a good look. You want to?"

Chunibala Devi as Indir Thakrun

• (Chunibala Devi) "Just then a demoness appeared. "Krik, krak, krud, I smell human blood. Who lies awake in my temple?" The blue prince slept while the red prince kept watch. In the second watch of the night, the demoness appeared again. "Krik, krak, krud, I smell human blood. Who lies awake in my temple?""

• (Chunibala Devi) "What's going on? What's going on here? Huh? What's the matter? What's going on? Sarbajaya, what is it?"

Kanu Banerjee as Harihar Ray

• (Kanu Banerjee) "How are you? I take it the children are out running around?"

• (Kanu Banerjee) "No matter what people say, Mr. Ray is a good man. Here you are. Three months' wages; 24 rupees. Count it. I'll quickly say my evening prayers."

• (Kanu Banerjee) "Don't be anxious. Whatever God ordains is for the best."

• (Kanu Banerjee) "I was collecting rents today when I met a distinguished looking fellow. He suddenly bowed deeply and said, "Sir, you don't know me, but I knew your father well. He often officiated as a priest at my house." "What's your name?" "Mahesh Biswas." "What do you want?" "I have something to ask you." "What?" "My whole family would like to be initiated next month. It would be wonderful if you could officiate." Quite wealthy people."
• (Karuna Banerjee) "Did you say you'd do it?"
• (Kanu Banerjee) "Are you crazy? Accept right off? They'd think I was hard up."
• (Karuna Banerjee) "Let them. We are hard up."
• (Kanu Banerjee) "There could be a scandal if people found out his caste."
• (Karuna Banerjee) "Who would tell them?"
• (Kanu Banerjee) "You never know. Maybe you. I know how you women are."
• (Karuna Banerjee) "I'm busy enough without running around telling your business."
• (Kanu Banerjee) "Don't be angry. The job's not going anywhere. I told him we'd discuss it after the festival. I mustn't seem overeager. Try to manage till then on what I gave you. That should cover clothes for the kids and a shawl for Auntie."

Subir Banerjee as Apu

• (Subir Banerjee) "Didi, have you ever seen a train?"
• (Runki Banerjee) "Sure."
• (Karuna Banerjee) "Don't lie."
• (Subir Banerjee) "You know where the tracks are? Where?"
• (Runki Banerjee) "Past the big meadow and beyond the rice fields."
• (Subir Banerjee) "Shall we go one day?"

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