Satyajit Ray: News
Satyajit Ray was an Indian film director, documentary filmmaker, scriptwriter, music composer, magazine editor, author, calligrapher, and illustrator born on May 2, 1921. Some of his most critically acclaimed works include 'The Apu Trilogy' (1955-59), 'The Music Room' (1958), 'The Big City' (1963)', and 'Charulatha' (1964), among others. Widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, Ray has directed 36 films, including feature films, shorts, and documentaries. His first film, 'Pather Panchali' (1955), secured 11 international honors, including the inaugural Best Human Documentary award at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including 36 Indian National Film Awards, a Golden Bear, a Golden Lion, two Silver Bears, and an Academy Honorary Award in 1992. Ray was honored with the Bharat Ratna by the Government of India in 1992. He is credited with creating two popular fictional characters in Bengali children's literature: Feluda, a detective, and Professor Shonku, a scientist. He died on April 23, 1992.
27 Dec 2024
Sanjay Leela BhansaliHow Shyam Benegal shaped Sanjay Leela Bhansali's filmmaking career
Renowned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali recently paid tribute to the late writer-director Shyam Benegal, who passed away on December 23.
18 Nov 2024
Pather PanchaliUma Dasgupta, who played Durga in 'Pather Panchali,' dies
Uma Dasgupta, who immortalized the role of Durga in Satyajit Ray's Pather Panchali (1955), has passed away after a long battle with cancer.
20 Sep 2024
Anubhav Sinha'Yudhra,' 'Transformers One': You can't miss these films on Friday
The cinematic landscape this week is filled with a diverse range of films, from action-packed thrillers to heartwarming dramas.
20 Aug 2024
MussoorieVictor Banerjee on suffering stroke: 'I've come back from dead'
Veteran actor Victor Banerjee, who was recently hospitalized following a "minor" stroke, has now returned to his home in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.
22 Jul 2024
National Film AwardsAparna Sen announces 'Her Indian Summer'—set during 1947 India-Pakistan partition
Veteran Indian director and actor, Aparna Sen, is set to develop her latest project Her Indian Summer as an Indo-UK co-production.
05 Feb 2024
HollywoodExplainer: Breaking down system of hyperlink cinema—process, examples
There are various kinds of films.
01 Feb 2024
Taika WaititiTaika Waititi gushes about 'Pather Panchali,' Remo D'Souza's 'ABCD'
Renowned director Taika Waititi, celebrated for his distinct blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling, recently revealed his favorite Indian films.
18 Oct 2023
Bengali CinemaBengali films that capture the essence of Durga Puja
For Bengalis, Durga Puja is so much more than just a puja. It's about homecoming, pandal hopping, feasting, and above all, celebrating the much-awaited reunion of friends and family as Maa Durga visits her home with her children for 10 days.
09 Oct 2023
Martin ScorseseMartin Scorsese opens up about Satyajit Ray's 'Pather Panchali'
Martin Scorsese is hailed as one of the greatest filmmakers in the world. The director's latest film Killers of the Flower Moon is set for an October 27 release.
05 Aug 2023
Film Festival'Pather Panchali' to 'The Cathedral': First-ever G20 Film Festival's lineup
Keeping in mind the approaching G20 Summit, the government is organizing a film festival that is set to unite the world of cinema.
27 Jul 2023
Bengali Cinema'Pather Panchali' scenes that make the Satyajit Ray directorial extraordinary
After being the only Indian movie in Sight and Sound's list of 100 greatest films of all time last year, Satyajit Ray's debut feature film, Pather Panchali became the only Indian film to grab a spot in Time Magazine's 100 best movies of the past 10 decades list recently.
23 Mar 2023
Bollywood#NewsBytesExplainer: Understanding arthouse cinema—definition, characteristics, prominent examples
Cinema is highly subjective, and naturally, not every film appeals to every viewer.
25 Jan 2023
Academy Awards'All That Breathes,' 'Elephant Whisperers': Know everything about Oscar-nominated documentaries
Indian content is transcending boundaries, and the testimony to this is the recent Oscar nominations of the documentaries All That Breathes and The Elephant Whisperers.
01 Jan 2023
Kolkata#NewsBytesExplainer: Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute—history, legacy, and alumni
Legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray is credited with being one of the pioneers of Indian cinema, considering he put India on the global pedestal through Pather Panchali, Charulata, and Apur Sansar, among others.
28 Sep 2022
Durga Puja5 Bengali films that capture the spirit of Durga Puja
It is that time of the year when the sweet fragrance of shiuli adorns the air, fluffy white clouds flock to the sky, and the joyous beats of dhak announce the arrival of Maa Durga on Earth.
20 Jun 2022
BR Ambedkar5 must-read autobiographies of Indian personalities
Autobiographies are a source of inspiration for readers.
29 May 2022
Paresh RawalSatyajit Ray's 'The Storyteller' adaptation: What we know so far
Legendary filmmaker and Oscar recipient Satyajit Ray's short story Golpo Bolo Tarini Khuro will be translated to the silver screen as The Storyteller.
09 May 2022
Sharmila TagoreRabindra Jayanti special: 5 Rabindranath Tagore's novels made into films
There cannot be a second Rabindranath Tagore.
04 May 2022
Deepika PadukoneCannes 2022: Masks, COVID-19 tests not mandatory for guests
The Cannes Film Festival will not require its attendees to wear face masks or carry any health pass this year.
02 May 2022
Bengali CinemaOn Satyajit Ray's birth-anniversary, know how he discovered Sharmila Tagore
Legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray is known for his multi-faceted talent and his evergreen creations.
07 Jan 2022
EntertainmentHand-written script of Satyajit Ray's 'Ghare Baire' to be released
Fans of filmmaking, rejoice!
22 Oct 2021
Martin ScorseseMartin Scorsese, Istvan Szabo to be honored at IFFI Goa
The 52nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is round the corner and will be held in Goa (permanent location).
16 Aug 2021
KolkataAwards, exhibition to mark director Chidananda Dasgupta's birth centenary
A trust named after renowned film critic and director Chidananda Dasgupta is set to celebrate his birth centenary year in November with screenings, memorial lectures, and exhibitions of his works.
28 Jun 2021
RayAmid mixed reactions, Satyajit Ray's son opens up about 'Ray'
As the Netflix anthology of four short films based on the stories by Satyajit Ray has evoked mixed reactions from viewers, Satyajit Ray's son Sandip said he would soon watch the films to have his own opinion.
30 May 2021
NetflixNetflix brings Satyajit Ray's stories to life in 'Ray' teaser
Netflix India has unveiled the teaser of their new anthology series Ray recently comprising four stories are based on the writings of ace filmmaker Satyajit Ray.
29 May 2021
NetflixNetflix anthology series 'Ray' to stream from June 25
Netflix's anthology series Ray, based on legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's four stories, will debut on June 25, the streamer said on Thursday.
07 Jan 2021
West BengalShah Rukh Khan to grace 26th Kolkata film festival inauguration
The ongoing coronavirus health crisis has put a halt to almost everything, with top film festivals and various cultural activities facing the brunt of the pandemic.
20 Nov 2020
CRISPR'Feluda' coronavirus test: A game-changer in India's fight against COVID-19?
Feluda, the world's first coronavirus test based on gene-editing technology CRISPR, will be rolled out in Delhi in the first week of December, multiple reports said. Following Delhi, the kits will be available in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, and Ahmedabad.
10 Oct 2020
Soumitra ChatterjeeCOVID-19: Veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee shifted to intensive care
Veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee, 85, best known for immortalizing the fictional character of private investigator Feluda in Satyajit Ray's works, had tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, October 6.
24 Apr 2019
IndiaIf Indian actors (non-Bollywood) were playing 'GoT' characters
The cast of Game of Thrones has some of the distinguished actors. It is honestly impossible to envision anyone else playing their roles.
23 Feb 2019
BollywoodWill definitely make a Bengali film one day: Shoojit Sircar
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who has directed several excellent movies like Piku, October, and Vicky Donor, said he is still learning to emulate the works of great Bengali directors and will definitely make a Bengali film one day.
11 Jun 2018
DelhiDelhi: Navrasa Duende's 'Classic Movie Festival' 2nd edition begins June-22
Movie enthusiasts in Delhi are in for a visual treat as they can now watch their favorite classic films on the big screen at an upcoming film festival.
30 Apr 2018
Sharmila TagoreHad no idea about lip-syncing in debut film: Sharmila Tagore
Veteran actor Sharmila Tagore recalls she had no idea about lip-syncing when a playback song was being played in her debut Hindi film.
16 Apr 2018
MumbaiIranian director Majidi feels real-life is missing in Indian films
Iranian director Majid Majidi decided to set his latest film "Beyond the Clouds" in Mumbai streets, which he believes, are full of incredible heroes trying to lead a life of dignity in the face of struggle.
01 Apr 2018
IndiaIndia has one of the greatest film cultures: Christopher Nolan
Maverick Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan, who is in India to stress on the importance of film preservation, confessed that he enjoys watching Indian movies and would love to see more of them.
27 Feb 2018
BollywoodShashi took Rs. 101 as signing-amount for 'New Delhi Times'
For 1986 film "New Delhi Times", which revolved around the nexus between politicians and media barons, veteran actor Shashi Kapoor took a bare minimum of Rs. 101 as the signing amount.
02 May 2017
IndiaRevisiting and not "remembering" Satyajit Ray on his birthday
When my editor asked me to do a piece on Satyajit Ray's 96th birth-anniversary, the brief was, "something which is a tribute, not cliché, but contemporary."
