Satyajit Ray

Remembering Mrinal Sen: Memorable films by the legend

Legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen breathed his last on December 30 at his Bhawanipore home in Kolkata. He was 95.

Dec 30, 2018, 15:21 PM IST

Satyajit Ray's classic 'Pather Panchali' only Indian entry in BBC's list of 100 best foreign films

Ray's 'Pather Panchali' is the only Indian film to have made to the coveted list of Best Foreign Films.

Nov 01, 2018, 13:52 PM IST

Pity India doesn't have Satyajit Ray's kind of cinema anymore: Majid Majidi

Known for masterpieces like "Children of Heaven", "The Colour of Paradise" and "Baran", Majidi's trademark lies in telling stories about young, underprivileged adults. 

Apr 16, 2018, 19:28 PM IST

Where is Satyajit Ray's Oscar, ask visiting fans

These Feluda lovers are on a hunt. Not for kidnappers or killers, though. They are searching for auteur Satyajit Ray's Oscar on his birthday.

May 02, 2017, 19:34 PM IST

The Literary Express: How trains carried forward

Among forms of transport as settings for stories, trains seem the most popular.

Jun 12, 2016, 10:34 AM IST

Satyajit Ray institute teachers suspended over sexual harassment

The Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute has suspended three faculty members following allegations of sexual harassment.

Dec 14, 2015, 18:27 PM IST

Satyaji Ray's son to bring Feluda stories in one film

"Monchora", a romantic drama, is an adaptation of a story by Bengali author Saradindu Bandyopadhyay, Sandip said. 

Dec 07, 2015, 10:28 AM IST

I take influences from Satyajit Ray's work: Shoojit Sircar

 He has framed sensitive situations of conflict zones in films like "Yahaan" and "Madras Cafe" and narrated simple but effective stories with "Vicky Donor" and "Piku". And director Shoojit Sircar says he tries to take influences from world cinema's greatest auteur Satyajit Ray's work and infuse them in his projects.

Nov 22, 2015, 11:04 AM IST

Satyajit Ray's 'Apu Trilogy' in top five greatest Asian films

Celebrated filmmaker Satyajit Ray's 'The Apu Trilogy' is among the top five greatest Asian films of all-time, it was announced at the Busan International Film Festival here.

Oct 05, 2015, 11:50 AM IST