Kapurush
| Kapurush | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover for Kapurush | |
| Directed by | Satyajit Ray |
| Produced by | RDB & Co |
| Screenplay by | Satyajit Ray |
| Based on |
Janaiko Kapuruser Kahini by Premendra Mitra |
| Starring |
Soumitra Chatterjee Madhabi Mukherjee Haradhan Bandopadhyay |
| Music by | Satyajit Ray |
| Cinematography | Soumendu Roy |
| Editing by | Dulal Dutta |
| Release dates | 7th May, 1965 |
| Running time | 74 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Kapurush ("The Coward", 1965) is a 1965 film directed by Satyajit Ray.
Plot
Amitabha Roy (Soumitra Chatterjee) is a Calcutta based scriptwriter who is driving around in the country to collect material for a film. His vehicle breaks down in a small town. A tea planter, Bimal Gupta, offers hospitality for the night. Amitabha is forced to accept the offer as he has no alternative.
At Gupta's house, he is introduced to his wife Karuna (Madhabi Mukherjee). Amitabha is shocked to find her to be the girl he once loved and had let down. Unaware of their past relationship, Gupta entertains Amitabha. He comes across as a simple man with none of the physical or intellectual charms of Roy.
Amitabha manages to steal a few moments alone with Karuna. He conveys to her about his love and asks her to leave her husband. Karuna hides her own feelings. Unable to regain the old intimacy with her, he remembers his betrayal. It was the last time he saw her. Forced by her uncle who did not approve of the relationship and wanted to send her away, She came to him. Even though Roy was a poor student, she had made up her mind to accept his situation and confront her family's disapproval. Roy, however, proved to be a coward. Now that he is a successful man, Amitabha asks Karuna to leave her husband for him. Karuna, however, does or says a little to encourage him.
The next morning, Amitabha decides to take the train instead of waiting for the vehicle to be repaired. He writes note to Karuna, requesting her to meet him at the railway station if she still cared for him.
Amitabha waits for Karuna at the station. Karuna does arrive but only to snub him before going back to her husband.