Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne
Goopy wants to sing, and Bagha wants to play the dhol. They meet accidentally and are helped by King of Ghosts. With newly endowed abilities, they land in kingdom of Shundi, where their adventure begins.
Directed by Satyajit Ray · Adventure · Comedy · Family · 132 min · 1969
Director
Satyajit Ray
Writer
Satyajit Ray
Studio
Purnima Pictures
Release
08 May 1969
Runtime
132 min
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Family
Full Plot
Goopy wants to sing, and Bagha wants to play the dhol. They meet accidentally and are helped by King of Ghosts. With newly endowed abilities, they land in kingdom of Shundi, where their adventure begins.
Cast & Characters
Tapan Chatterjee
Rabi Ghosh
Ajoy Banerjee
Tapen Chatterjee - Goopy Gyne
Rabi Ghosh - Bagha Byne
Santosh Dutta - King of Shundi and King of Halla
Harindranath Chattopadhyay - Borfi (The Magician)
Ajoy Banerjee - Visitor to Halla
Ratan Banerjee - Court singer at Shundi
Durgadas Bannerjee - King of Amloki
Binoy Bose - Village elder / visitor to Halla
Did You Know?
Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne is part of TMDb's "Goopy Bagha Trilogy."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Satyajit Ray has directed 8 films in our catalog, including The Big City, The Hero.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Critical response was generally positive, with the length and special effects being the main points of criticism.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne holds 8.7/10 on IMDb (2,828 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.7/10 on IMDb (2,828 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne's IMDb rating?+
Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne has a 8.7/10 rating on IMDb from 2,828 votes.
Is Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne good? What are critics saying?+
Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne holds 8.7/10 on IMDb (2,828 votes).
How long is Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne?+
Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne has a runtime of 132 min.
Who directed Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne?+
Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne was directed by Satyajit Ray.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie received generally positive reviews, with some critics praising its lively score and others finding it too lengthy or lacking in convincing fantasy elements. The film's special effects were also noted as a point of criticism. Despite this, it was a commercial success and has become part of popular culture.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
