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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 on Jul 12, 2026 02:07 pm IST

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.

delhi news

Published on May 08, 2026 03:24 am IST

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

kolkata news

Published on May 02, 2026 04:33 pm IST

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

May 2 marks the birth anniversary of Satyajit Ray.

art culture

Updated on May 02, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Priyadarshan dismisses plagiarism allegation in ‘Bhooth Bangla’ song

bollywood

Published on Apr 07, 2026 12:50 pm IST

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.

others

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 04:42 pm IST

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

kolkata news

Published on Feb 20, 2026 04:10 pm IST

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

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

books

Published on Jan 31, 2026 03:12 am IST

In photos: A slideshow of graphic art by Satyajit Ray

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Badshahi Angti, the first Feluda book, with a cover designed by Satyajit Ray.

art culture

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 06:53 pm IST

Shadows on the bedroom wall: At home with Satyajit Ray

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

art culture

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 06:52 pm IST

Mastering the swirl: Celebrating the graphic art of Satyajit Ray

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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.

art culture

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 06:35 pm IST

HTLS 2025: Hugh Grant reveals father was born in India, says he is ‘half Indian’

Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025: Hugh Grant in conversation with Rahul Khanna.

hollywood

Updated on Dec 06, 2025 06:34 pm IST

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

entertainment

Published on Sept 28, 2025 02:59 pm IST

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)

world news

Published on Sept 09, 2025 03:02 pm IST

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)

world news

Published on Sept 07, 2025 11:54 am IST

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.

india news

Published on Jul 17, 2025 06:00 pm IST

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.

bollywood

Published on Jul 17, 2025 01:12 pm IST

Soft power outreach to India’s neighbours

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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)

editorials

Published on Jul 16, 2025 08:14 pm IST

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.

india news

Updated on Jul 16, 2025 11:59 am IST

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)

india news

Updated on Jul 16, 2025 05:14 am IST

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

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

art culture

Updated on Jun 06, 2025 01:33 pm IST

Review: Soumitra Chatterjee and his World by Sanghamitra Chakraborty

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

books

Published on May 30, 2025 09:39 pm IST

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.

hollywood

Updated on May 27, 2025 04:49 pm IST

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.

bollywood

Updated on May 21, 2025 05:38 pm IST

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.

others

Updated on May 21, 2025 05:31 pm IST

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.

cinema

Published on May 20, 2025 01:48 pm IST

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)

fashion

Published on May 20, 2025 09:47 am IST