Satyajit Ray
Birthday special / Sayeeda Khanam: Reminiscing a rebel
Eighty-six years after Sayeeda's birth, these facts still resound, underscoring the pivotal role of parenting and support systems in shaping someone's journey, regardless of the societal norms they were born into. However, winning the birth lottery didn’t mean it was easy for Sayeeda; what she accomplished with a camera, paving the way for future generations of female photographers, was nothing short of conquering the Himalayas.
Michael Douglas recalls Ray’s films at IFFI
Film actor, director, and producer Michael Douglas paid homage to Satyajit Ray on Monday, crediting him with "creating the beginning of Indian" cinema. Douglas also reminisced about how Ray significantly influenced him during the earliest days of his career.
Michael Douglas to be conferred with Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award
Renowned Hollywood actor and producer Micheal Douglas will be felicitated with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the 54th International Film Festival of India in Goa.
Martin Scorsese on how 'Pather Panchali' had an impact on his new film
Martin Scorsese attests that his idea of cinematography and filmmaking changed after watching Satyajit Ray's "Pather Panchali".
‘Pather Panchali’ cinematographer Soumendu Roy passes away
Soumendu Roy’s illustrious career as a cinematographer is decorated with a multitude of famed films including “Teen Kanya” (1961), “Ashani Sanket” (1973), “Shatranj Ke Khilari” (1977), “Ghare Baire” (1984), and “Charachar”, (1994), amongst many others.
‘Abar Aranye’: A continuation you can't miss
The movie certainly hits all the right notes of nostalgia. Having Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Subhendu Chatterjee and Samit Bhanja in their previous characters is indeed a treat.
Birthday special / Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay: Ray’s greatest creative inspiration
Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, the prodigal son of Bengal, remains an icon of breathtaking narrative style with a distinguished body of work. Today, on his 129th birth anniversary, this article revisits the instance when the author met the brilliant Satyajit Ray for the collaboration that weaved and shaped itself in the history of Bengal’s art and literature.
50 years of Satyajit Ray’s ‘Ashani Sanket’: An enduring masterpiece
Half a century has passed since the release of the critically acclaimed Bengali film "Ashani Sanket" (Distant Thunder), directed by the legendary Satyajit Ray. This landmark film, released in 1973, continues to captivate audiences with its timeless exploration of the human condition, transcending its historical context to resonate with modern-day socio-economic challenges.
Death Anniversary / Tagore’s legacy continues to live through film adaptations
The universality of his stories present a challenge for these filmmakers to produce a picture that is equally compelling, credible, and visually appealing.
Sayeeda Khanam: Reminiscing a rebel
Eighty-six years after Sayeeda's birth, these facts still resound, underscoring the pivotal role of parenting and support systems in shaping someone's journey, regardless of the societal norms they were born into. However, winning the birth lottery didn’t mean it was easy for Sayeeda; what she accomplished with a camera, paving the way for future generations of female photographers, was nothing short of conquering the Himalayas.
Michael Douglas recalls Ray’s films at IFFI
Film actor, director, and producer Michael Douglas paid homage to Satyajit Ray on Monday, crediting him with "creating the beginning of Indian" cinema. Douglas also reminisced about how Ray significantly influenced him during the earliest days of his career.
Michael Douglas to be conferred with Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award
Renowned Hollywood actor and producer Micheal Douglas will be felicitated with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the 54th International Film Festival of India in Goa.
Martin Scorsese on how 'Pather Panchali' had an impact on his new film
Martin Scorsese attests that his idea of cinematography and filmmaking changed after watching Satyajit Ray's "Pather Panchali".
‘Pather Panchali’ cinematographer Soumendu Roy passes away
Soumendu Roy’s illustrious career as a cinematographer is decorated with a multitude of famed films including “Teen Kanya” (1961), “Ashani Sanket” (1973), “Shatranj Ke Khilari” (1977), “Ghare Baire” (1984), and “Charachar”, (1994), amongst many others.
‘Abar Aranye’: A continuation you can't miss
The movie certainly hits all the right notes of nostalgia. Having Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Subhendu Chatterjee and Samit Bhanja in their previous characters is indeed a treat.
Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay: Ray’s greatest creative inspiration
Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, the prodigal son of Bengal, remains an icon of breathtaking narrative style with a distinguished body of work. Today, on his 129th birth anniversary, this article revisits the instance when the author met the brilliant Satyajit Ray for the collaboration that weaved and shaped itself in the history of Bengal’s art and literature.
50 years of Satyajit Ray’s ‘Ashani Sanket’: An enduring masterpiece
Half a century has passed since the release of the critically acclaimed Bengali film "Ashani Sanket" (Distant Thunder), directed by the legendary Satyajit Ray. This landmark film, released in 1973, continues to captivate audiences with its timeless exploration of the human condition, transcending its historical context to resonate with modern-day socio-economic challenges.
Tagore’s legacy continues to live through film adaptations
The universality of his stories present a challenge for these filmmakers to produce a picture that is equally compelling, credible, and visually appealing.
I want to play Feluda next: Dev
In the past year, Dev has faced criticism for taking on the role of Byomkesh, the iconic detective character. Nevertheless, the seasoned actor revealed his aspirations to expand his repertoire further. He expressed his keen interest in portraying Feluda, another revered detective character created by Satyajit Ray.
