Nayak is a 1966 Indian Bengali-language drama film scored, written, and directed by Satyajit Ray. It was Ray's second entirely original screenplay, after Kanchenjungha (1962). The story revolves around a matinee idol on a 24-hour train ride from Kolkata to Delhi to receive a national award. En route, he ends up revealing his mistakes, insecurities, and regrets to a young journalist during a multi-part interview, while his life story is gradually revealed through seven flashbacks and two dreams. The film stars Uttam Kumar as the titular nayak (hero), and Sharmila Tagore as the journalist.