Ajantrik

Ajantrik

1958 · 102 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama, Comedy

Bimal is a taxi-driver in a small provincial town. He lives alone, his taxi (an old 1920 Chevrolet jalopy which he named Jagaddal) is his only companion and, although very battered, it is the apple of Bimal's eye.

Directed by Ritwik Ghatak · Written by Ritwik Ghatak

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