Satyajit Ray
Indigenous representation in Indian cinema: Shedding light on ‘Sonchiriya’, ‘Dhabari Quruvi’, ‘Apu Trilogy’ and others
Embarking on a cinematic voyage that entwines Indigenous representation with the colourful threads of Indian cinema is like unearthing a treasure trove of narratives that sparkle with cultural authenticity. Imagine diving into a movie world where vibrant characters from tribal landscapes burst forth, not just as celluloid figures but as vessels of heritage and societal reflection. Indigenous communities, custodians of rich traditions and narratives, have found their stories woven into the fabric of cinema, reflecting their struggles, triumphs, and unique way of life. T | Click Here...
Is Bengali film industry losing its glory?
With the fading enforcement of theatre in Bengali culture, the downturn looks even more fatal. In the decades ahead, it is highly improbable that the contemporaneous Bengali movie industry will be able to rebound from its downturn, and it's for unconsolidated attachments we hold for our ancient stalwarts. The Bengali film heritage had been augmented by Ritwik Ghatak, yielding the cinema of the time a holistic view. The pioneering work of Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen sparked an awakening in all facets of Bengali society, which availed a stage for artistic and creative manifestations. T | Click Here...
Death Anniversary Special: Is Satyajit Ray India’s Greatest Filmmaker?
Filmmakers,Actors, Critics Answer By Subhash K Jha Prosenjit Chatterjee(actor, producer): “Satyajit Ray is one of the best directors India has produced.But if you see he was a multi-talented person. Mrinal Sen and Ritwick Ghatak were also very big internationally and they really changed the language of Cinema .Ray’s legacy was carried forward by many Indian talents like Budhadev Dasgupta, Shyam Benegal, Govind Nihalani, Goutam Ghose, Aparna Sen, Adoor Gopalakrishnan…Even in today’s generation lots of young directors are doing lots of good work | Click Here...
Satyajit Ray is one of the finest directors in world cinema, has been an important part of my childhood – Arjun Chakrabarty
Arjun Chakrabarty is one of the most good-looking and talented, young actors in the Bengali film industry. Cinema certainly runs in the blood of his family as he's the son of veteran legendary actor, Sabyasachi Chakrabarty. One of the most amazing things about Arjun's work is the fact that he can make any role look effortless despite carrying huge responsibility on his shoulders. Talking about responsibility, he does have that in plenty as his latest film 'Avijatrik' which is based on the life of Apu from the famous 'Apu Triology' has received some rave reviews from film festivals an | Click Here...
Love reading books? 5 masterpiece writings of Satyajit Ray everyone should consider reading atleast once in their lives
Satyajit Ray is a legendary personality in the true sense of the term. He's the classic example of a multi-dynamic personality as in his entire career, he has donned several hats and successfully. He has been a film director, scriptwriter, documentary filmmaker, author, essayist, lyricist, magazine editor, illustrator, calligrapher, and music composer. Without any iota of doubt, he's considered to be one of the finest ever filmmakers not just in India, but all over the globe. The man has inspired literally different generations of youth to follow his footsteps and make a mark in the | Click Here...
Recently Rediscovered Satyajit Ray? Here are 6 films you shouldn’t miss out on: From Devi to Nayak
Satyajit Ray was a legendary filmmaker, author, and director. He was very much famous in the industry and has given several hit films. He directed several films and has just amazed us with his mind-blowing films. The star made 36 movies in his career of 37 years. The star has worked hard in his career and got a lot of fame and popularity. He was loved for his amazing things and his work was fantastic. Some fabulous films which one must definitely watch as they are fantastic and the story of the film is also mind-blowing. They are directed amazingly and the work of the star was just f | Click Here...
Ray Desecrated, Bengal Appalled
Purists in Bengal are horrified by the tone tenor content and language of Netflix’s Ray,an anthology of four stories written by the iconic Satyajit Ray and brought to the screen by directors Srirjit Mukherjee, Abhishek Choubey and Vasan Bala. “This is not Ray at all,” a leading Bengali filmmaker tells me. “I am shocked that Srijit Mukhrerjee who is familiar with Ray’s work should deem it fit to turn around Ray’s stories and subvert them.” New characters have been added to the original stories,the settings have been changed to a contemporary urba | Click Here...
Boxing and skipping have always been my quick fix to good fitness: Neeraj Purohit
Neeraj Purohit the talented young actor who featured in the short film Adheen has risen to accept more fame with the Netflix film Ray, the compilation of Satyajit Ray stories. In a candid chat with IWMBuzz.com, Neeraj talks about his fitness routines and interests. Check them here. Cheat Food: Wood burn Pizza. Always a yes. I ended up building a wood burn oven at my place. Favourite Exercise: More than weight training, I love HIIT workouts. It works on stamina, muscle endurance and agility Fruit or | Click Here...
IMDb Celebrates the Work of Satyajit Ray
Satyajit Ray’s contribution to Indian cinema, with over one hundred combined writing, directing and music composing credits to his name, is felt through the reverence for his movies. IMDb celebrates the prolific filmmaker’s centenary by looking back at some of his cinematic gems that have won national awards and are also top-rated by IMDb users: Satyajit Ray's National Award-Winning Films - IMDb Sonar Kella – IMDb Rating: 8.4 Sonar Kella is a fascinating comedy thriller for childre | Click Here...
Satyajit Ray’s cinema was liberated of all socio-political restrictions: Nawazuddin Siddiqui
As a student of the National School Of Drama Nawazuddin Siddiqui was introduced early to Ray. “We watched his films constantly. It was our way of becoming aware of the power of cinema.Sad to say, that power has not been realized by any other Indian filmmaker on the global platform.” Not even Nawaz’s mentor Anurag Kashyap? Nawaz gives this a thought. “Yes, Anurag Kashyap’s name does come up in international cinema.Also , Ritesh Batra. Ritesh has the same quality as Ray Saab. He humanizes his plot, tells the story of an indivudual’s str | Click Here...
He has set a bar very high for other filmmakers: Deepa Mehta On Satyajit Ray
Like every notable filmmaker from India,Deepa Mehta has been deeply influenced by the cinema of Satyajit Ray. We can see that influence in Deepa’s best work Water where she delineates the human relationship with a tenderness and resolve that ray would recognize. Speaking with infinite warmth on her favourite filmmaker Deepa says, “Satyajit Ray continues to be the most significant filmmaker out of India for many reasons in my opinion.” Which aspect of Ray’s craft does Deepa dig the most? “It’s not only his mastery of story telling, his craft, the per | Click Here...
Does Satyajit Ray continue to be the most important and relevant filmmaker from India? Filmmakers, Actors, Critics Answer
Prosenjit Chatterjee(actor, producer): “Satyajit Ray is one of the best directors India has produced.But if you see he was a multi-talented person. Mrinal Sen and Ritwick Ghatak were also very big internationally and they really changed the language of Cinema .Ray’s legacy was carried forward by many Indian talents like Budhadev Dasgupta, Shyam Benegal, Govind Nihalani, Goutam Ghose, Aparna Sen, Adoor Gopalakrishnan…Even in today’s generation lots of young directors are doing lots of good work .But for us Ray is a brand.He is not just a Bengali filmmaker.He is is an | Click Here...
He is the most relevant filmmaker even today: Aparna Sen on Satyajit Ray
Aparna Sen had the singular honour of being Satyajit Ray’s heroine when she was 16. She played one of the three protagonists in Ray’s omnibus Teen Kanya in 1961. Aparna , a globally acclaimed filmmaker herself, feels Ray’s relevance has not dimmed. “He is the most relevant filmmaker even today.” However she feels there are Indian filmmakers too who have made an impact. “It’s not that there have been no other significant filmmakers though they may not be quite of Ray’s stature. Adoor Gopalakrishnan for one, Aravindan for another, both from Kerala. Mrinal Sen, Ri | Click Here...
Facts You Didn’t Know About Satyajit Ray’s Shatranj Ke Khiladi
The great Satyajit Ray made only one full-length Hindi film . He later made a telefilm in Hindi Sadgati. The experience of working in Hindi was not a very pleasant one for Ray, and he vowed never to work in Hindi again. He kept his word. Here are facts you may not know about Shatranj Ke Khiladi 1. Satyajit Ray wanted only Sanjeev Kumar and Saeed Mirza for the role of the two chess players . For the foreign- trained Mirza adjusting to Manikda’s immaculate timings and schedules was a moonwalk. For the clock-hostile Haribhai(Sanjeev Kumar) it was a n | Click Here...
Revisiting Satyajit Ray’s Devi
Devi which Satyajit Ray directed in 1960 was the great filmmaker’s sixth work. His third film with Soumitra Chatterjee(who was to Ray what Mifune was to Kurosawa) and his second with Sharmila Tagore who considers Devi her personal favourite among all her performances. Indeed her performance as the underage child-bride Dayamoyee is so heartbreaking , I found myself choking with sorrow at many junctures in a story that is as timeless as it is timely. Consider this. Happily married inti a Zamindar’s family to a progressive , if not exactly enterprising | Click Here...
Best Satyajit Ray Movies To Watch For Every Film Lover
Satyajit Ray is a legend, for whom every Bengali out there takes pride of. He is an iconic filmmaker and has given us some legendary films to watch and some epic characters to cherish forever. He is an Oscar Winning film director of India, and is acclaimed worldwide amongst the movie lovers. So, today we are up with some of the best Ray Movies that you should never miss watching if you happen to be a movie lover! Here are the trailers 1. Mahanagar 2. Aparajito 3. The world of Apu 4. Devi 5. Charulata | Click Here...
“Satyajit Ray, My Father,” Sandip Ray Pays Tribute To The God Of Indian Filmmaking On His 100th Birth Anniversary
“I remember him as an affectionate and caring father, though the onus of bringing me up, taking care of all my day-to-day requirements fell entirely on my mother. She looked after my school, my homework everything while my father was busy making movies. Though he did care a lot about what went on in my life. Oh yes, he was definitely a family man. He always wanted us to be near him. So what he did was to plan all his outdoor shootings around my school holidays. Yes! He shot his films according to my vacations, so my mother and I could be with him. More than the chance to be with my father | Click Here...