Review of Pather Panchali (1955) by Akshay C — 12 May 2013

A timeless classic. The best movie ever made in all of Indian cinema, hands down.

This review of Pather Panchali (1955) was written by Akshay C on 12 May 2013.

Pather Panchali has generally received very positive reviews.

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