Warner Music Group, India, has made its first Bengali acquisition by acquiring worldwide sales and distribution rights of the much awaited film ‘Avijatrik – The Wanderlust of Apu’. The film is produced by Gaurang Films and Bhandarkar Entertainment and co presented by NCKS Explorations.

Avijatrik - is a unique film with a rich legacy and soulful music. With ‘Avijatrik’ (The Wanderlust of Apu) – the enduring and endearing character of ‘Apu’ is all set to return after 60 years to the big screens on 3rd December, 2021. It is the sequel to the classic “Apu Trilogy”, directed by Satyajit Ray& BG score by Pt Ravi Shankar.

The plot takes off from where “The Apu Trilogy” had ended in 1959 with “Apur Sansar”. The story revolves around a sublime bond between a father (Apu) and his 6- year-old son (Kajol) .The film has explored beautiful tapestry of pure interpersonal relationships to recreate the magic of Apu– sharing adventures with his beloved son, Kajol and is directed by Subhrajit Mitra. A ’vijatrik’ has been shot in B&W with an ensemble of experienced cast and crew at 68 locations to retain the rich aesthetic flavor that compliments its backdrop of 1940’s India. It stars Arjun Chakrabarty (as Apu), Ditipriya Roy, Arpita Chatterjee and Sabyasachi Chakrabarty in key roles.

Music of this film is by internationally acclaimed exponent of Indian classical genre Pt. Bickram Ghosh. Title track is a variation by Ms.Anoushka Shankar, of her father Pt. Ravi Shankar's iconic Pather Panchali theme. Remarked Anoushka, “I am happy to be a part of Avijatrik as a small tribute to my father”.

The film has travelled to 32 Film Festivals Worldwide, garnering multiple accolades. Pt Bickram Ghosh has already received two awards for Best Music for his beautiful compositions and BG score at the Montreal Independent Film Festival, Canada and Caleidoscope Indian Film Festival of Boston USA.

“The music of Avijatrik is very special for me, as is the validation of it by Chinamma (Smt Sukaya Shankar ji).The plan was to bring back traditional instruments ,the soundscape of the 40’s,the best of the raga culture and folk music.I am honored that I got this project and feel grateful for the awards” exclaimed Pt Bickram Ghosh.

Here is the music link:

https://open.spotify.com/album/4FYYwYz4j96uvoO13357Yi?si=24SjbyxITJqQAHj5YZQBDg