Target is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Sandip Ray based on the novel Manushar Juddha, written by Prafulla Roy. The film is centred on the relationship between Singh, a cruel, manipulative landowner and his workers that belong to the caste of pariahs.Vice, Jeff (20 March 1998). Tower Theatre to show films by India director, Deseret NewsRyan, Desmond (14 Nov 1996). `Target' Is Son's Homage To Satyajit Ray, Philadelphia InquirerWilmington, Michael (5 July 1996). Bold, Humane `Target' An Impressive Shot By Satyajit Ray's Son, Chicago TribuneThomas, Kevin (2 October 1995). Indian Filmmaker Perfects a Delicate Balancing Act : Movies: Sandip Ray, son of India's foremost director, Satyajit Ray, oversees his late father's legacy while moving ahead in his own film career, Los Angeles Times
Plot summary An affluent landowner named Singh, known for his prowess in hunting, has succumbed to the influence of alcohol. Consequently, Singh enlists the services of a professional, Bharosa, to assist him. Bharosa resides among the untouchables, the marginalized members of society. It is within this community that he encounters Bijri, a young woman of striking beauty, and becomes acquainted with her story.
Cast Mohan Agashe - Vindhyachal Singh Barun Chakraborty - Chaupatial Champa - Bijari Gyanesh Mukherjee - Rampear Om Puri - Rambharosa Anjaan Srivastav - Choubey
Reception Stephen Holden of The New York Times wrote that "The performances are strong enough to lift Target from the realm of the too-obvious and lend its fairy-tale ending a sense of epic inevitability".Holden, Stephen (28 February 1996). Target (film review), The New York Times
Reviewing the film at the Indian Panorama section of the International Film Festival of India, S. R. Ashok Kumar of The Hindu wrote that "Sandip Ray's directorial ability is proved in this film".
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