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How Satyajit Ray guided a 14-year-old Sharmila Tagore into cinema
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tagore was just 14 when Ray cast her in 'Apur Sansar' (1959), the final film in his acclaimed Apu Trilogy. At that age, she had no formal "exposure" to films, no understanding of the mechanics of acting, and little sense of the cinematic legacy she was stepping into. Looking back now, she
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Rajkumar Hirani calls himself "huge fan" of Satyajit Ray
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Critically acclaimed director Rajkumar Hirani expressed his deep affection for the legendary late director Satyajit Ray, saying that he would watch Ray's films for "weeks and months" during his time at film school.
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Durga Puja 2025: Chittaranjan Park Durga Puja committee Durga Pandal takes
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Chittaranjan Park Durga Puja committee blended tradition with cinematic magic, as they celebrated Shardiya Navratri with a Durga Puja pandal inspired by Satyajit Ray's film 'Sonar Kella' in Delhi.
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Durga Puja 2025: Kolkata pandal recasts Satyajit Ray's fictional dictator
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Durga Puja in Kolkata has never been just about rituals; it's also about stories often told through art. And this year? Well, it was no different.
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India's Film Heritage Foundation director Shivendra Singh Durgarpur reflec
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
With the 4K restoration of master Bimal Roy's 'Do Bigha Zamin' (Two Acres of Land) set for its world premiere at this year's Venice Film Festival's Classics section, India's Film Heritage Foundation director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur is reflected on the efforts to restore the 1953 Indian cin
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"We would welcome holding of inclusive elections": MEA on Bangladesh
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Responding to a query on Bangladesh general elections after former Bangladesh PM, Sheikh Hasina, was ousted in a student-led uprising in August last year, Ministry of External Affairs ofiicial spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in weekly media briefing said, "You know our point of view. We have s
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India offers support to restore Satyajit Ray's ancestral home in Banglades
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian government expressed regret on Monday over the reported demolition of the ancestral property of celebrated filmmaker and writer Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, and extended an offer to assist in its restoration.
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Cannes 2025: Sharmila Tagore, Simi Garewal attend screening of Satyajit Ra
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Adding grace to the 78th edition of Cannes Film Festival, veteran actresses Sharmila Tagore and Simi Grewal on Monday evening marked an exquisite appearance on the red carpet.
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Sharmila Tagore arrives at Cannes, to attend screening of 'Aranyer Din Rat
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Veteran actor Sharmila Tagore has arrived in Cannes with daughter Saba Pataudi to attend the screening of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's 'Aranyer Din Ratri' in the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
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Culturist Sundeep Bhutoria to attend historic Cannes screening of restored
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 17: Prominent Kolkata-based culturist, social activist, and trustee of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation, Sundeep Bhutoria, will attend the highly anticipated screening of Satyajit Ray's restored masterpiece Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest) at
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Satyajit Ray's 'Aranyer Din Ratri' to Anupam Kher's directorial 'Tanvi The
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Like every year, Cannes 2025 will witness a significant presence of Indian talent and films. With the special screening of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's 'Aranyer Din Ratri' to Anupam Kher's directorial 'Tanvi The Great', the upcoming international film gala promises a grand affair for c
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"I've finally decided as to who will design my ensemble": Simi Garewal giv
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Veteran actress Simi Garewal, will be at the Cannes Film Festival for the screening of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's 'Aranyer Din Ratri', which also featured Sharmila Tagore and Soumitra Chatterjee, shared glimpses of her red carpet look for the mega event.
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