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Christopher Nolan praises Satyajit Ray, says The Apu Trilogy ‘blew his mind’

Christopher Nolan calls Satyajit Ray one of the great Indian filmmaker.

Published 2 days ago

J’khand to get its first film institute; SRFTI-JFDCL to sign MoU

J’khand to get its first film institute; SRFTI-JFDCL to sign MoU

Updated 10 days ago

Review: The Bengali Reader,Edited and translated by Arunava Sinha

A still from the Bengali film Jana Aranya (1976) by Satyajit Ray. (HT Photo)

Published 17 days ago

In rare colour photographs, Satyajit Ray emerges from behind the camera

Spread across nearly 25 years, the 126 photographs chronicle actors, sets, locations and moments of filmmaking, while also documenting Ray in quieter, deeply human moments away from the camera.

Published 81 days ago

Tributes pour in for Satyajit Ray on 105th birth anniversary, Mamata hails maestro's immortal works

Tributes pour in for Satyajit Ray on 105th birth anniversary, Mamata hails maestro's immortal works

Published 87 days ago

Quote of the day by Satyajit Ray: ‘The only solutions that are ever worth are…'

May 2 marks the birth anniversary of Satyajit Ray.

Updated 87 days ago

Priyadarshan dismisses plagiarism allegation in ‘Bhooth Bangla’ song

Priyadarshan dismisses plagiarism allegation in ‘Bhooth Bangla’ song

Published 112 days ago

This newcomer-led 1959 movie is Letterboxd's top Indian film; beat RRR, 3 Idiots

Young Sharmila Tagore and Soumitra Chatterjee in Apur Sansar. The film marked both actors' debut.

Updated 151 days ago

Bengali author Sankar who transformed mundane urban life into timeless tales dies at 92

Bengali author Sankar who transformed mundane urban life into timeless tales dies at 92

Published 158 days ago

Review: Plant Thinkers of Twentieth-Century Bengal by Sumana Roy

Rabindranath Tagore (centre) with Romain Rolland (to Tagore’s left) and friends. (HT Photo)

Published 178 days ago

Shadows on the bedroom wall: At home with Satyajit Ray

Ray with Ravi Shankar at a recording session for the music of his debut film, Pather Panchali (1955). (Wikimedia)

Updated 193 days ago

Mastering the swirl: Celebrating the graphic art of Satyajit Ray

Early indications of Ray’s evocative use of light and shadow are visible in a print ad for Jabakusum, an Ayurvedic oil to treat hair fall.

Updated 193 days ago

Anik Dutta calls new film homage to Satyajit Ray, insists storyline is original

Anik Dutta calls new film homage to Satyajit Ray, insists storyline is original

Published 303 days ago

2025 proves to be a banner year for restored Indian classics

A still from the Indian cinema classic Sholay , as a restored version had a gala premiere at the ongoing 50th edition of Toronto International Film Festival. (Courtesy: Sippy Films)

Published 322 days ago

Restored Satyajit Ray classic ‘Aranyer Din Ratri’ to premiere at Toronto festival

A still from the Satyajit Ray film Aranyer Din Ratri. A 4k restoration of the cult classic is premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival. (Credit: TIFF)

Published 324 days ago

House being demolished in Mymensingh has no links with Satyajit Ray: Bangladesh

The press release stated that the house was built by a local landowner (zamindar) named Shashikant Acharya Chowdhury.

Published 376 days ago

Rupali Ganguly hurt over the demolition of Satyajit Ray’s house in Bangladesh

The demolition of Satyajit Ray's ancestral home has sparked widespread outrage on social media.

Published 376 days ago

Soft power outreach to India’s neighbours

The MEA has invested in at least 20 heritage projects across 15 countries in the past decade, many of them in Southeast Asia, offering grants and expertise from the Archaeological Survey of India. (PTI)

Published 377 days ago

Why Bangladesh wants to demolish Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home

The century-old house, located on Harikishore Ray Chowdhury Road in Mymensingh, has been abandoned for about 10 years.

Updated 377 days ago

India offers to work with Bangladesh to save Satyajit Ray’s ancestral property

“The Government of India would be willing to extend cooperation for this purpose,” the ministry of external affairs said. (Photo: The Daily Star)

Updated 377 days ago

Iron maidens: 200 years after the first one, where will trains take us next?

The Pamban railway sea bridge, India’s first. (Shutterstock)

Updated 417 days ago

Review: Soumitra Chatterjee and his World by Sanghamitra Chakraborty

Sharmila Tagore and Soumitra Chatterjee in Apur Sansar (1959). (Film still)

Published 424 days ago

Wes Anderson reveals he ‘stole’ this famous Satyajit Ray scene for Asteroid City

Grace Edwards, Scarlett Johansson and Sharmila Tagore in stills from Asteroid City and Aranyer Din Ratri.

Updated 427 days ago

Sharmila Tagore's Aranyer Din Ratri gets standing ovation at Cannes. Watch

Sharmila Tagore was all smiles as the audience gave Aranyer Din Ratri a rapturous standing ovation after the gala premiere at Cannes Film Festival.

Updated 433 days ago

Revisiting Aranyer Din Ratri: Satyajit Ray's study of privilege remains timeless

Sharmila Tagore and Soumitra Chatterjee in a pivotal scene from Aranyer Din Ratri.

Updated 433 days ago

Sharmila Tagore’s vintage pic goes viral after her Cannes 2025 appearance

Simi Garewal, Sharmila Tagore, and Wes Anderson attended screening of Aranyer Din Ratri at Cannes Film Festival.

Published 434 days ago

Cannes 2025: Simi Garewal at 76 stuns in look highlighting Indian craftsmanship

Simi Garewal made her debut at Cannes Film Festival for the screening of her 1970 film Aranyer Din Ratri directed by Satyajit Ray. (Instagram/ Vogue India)

Published 434 days ago

Sharmila Tagore, Simi Garewal walk Cannes red carpet, hang out with Wes Anderson

Simi Garewal, Sharmila Tagore, and Wes Anderson attended screening of Aranyer Din Ratri at Cannes Film Festival.

Published 434 days ago

Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri set for screening at Cannes under Classics section

A still from Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri.

Updated 446 days ago

HT This Day: April 24, 1992 -- Legend of Indian cinema Satyajit Ray is no more

HT This Day: April 24, 1992 -- Legend of Indian cinema Satyajit Ray is no more (HT)

Published 461 days ago

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