With ‘Avijatrik’ (The Wanderlust of Apu) – the enduring and endearing character of ‘Apu’ is returned after 60 years! It is the sequel to the classic “Apu Trilogy”, which were directed by Satyajit Ray. The plot takes off from where “The Apu Trilogy” had ended in 1959 with “Apur Sansar”. The film focuses on Apu’s overwhelming desire to explore the world outside, instead of his journey and self-growth – as portrayed in the earlier trilogy.
Avijatrik is the story of a journey depicting Apu’s ardour to be a globetrotter, to experience outside world and immerse himself in myriad layers of life. The story revolves around a sublime bond between a father (Apu) and his 6-years-old son (Kajol) – wherein both are dependent on each other – heaping lavish affection and love for each other. The film has explored beautiful tapestry of pure interpersonal relationships to recreate the magic of Apu-sharing adventures with his beloved son, Kajol.
Apu is a warm & affectionate father to Kajol who lost his mother to an unpropitious fate during his birth. Aparna, Apu’s late wife still exists in his surreal space – a space where he involves himself in eternal philosophical discourses with his beloved.
Life has come to a full circle as he lives his moments through his son Kajol. Yearning for more adventure he finally bids farewell to his village, his city, his motherland and embarks on a spirited journey with Shankar and Kajol on some unknown terrain in search of new beginnings in a faraway land.
