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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 on Sep 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)
Published on Sep 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.
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.
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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Published on May 20, 2025 09:47 AM IST

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 on May 20, 2025 07:27 AM IST

Cannes 2025: Sharmila Tagore, Simi Garewal attend 'Aranyer Din Ratri' screening

Cannes 2025: Sharmila Tagore, Simi Garewal attend 'Aranyer Din Ratri' screening
Published on May 20, 2025 12:24 AM IST

Cannes 2025: Simi Garewal to make red carpet appearance at 'Aranyer Din Ratri' screening

Cannes 2025: Simi Garewal to make red carpet appearance at 'Aranyer Din Ratri' screening
Published on May 13, 2025 02:25 PM IST

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

A still from Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri.
Updated on May 08, 2025 08:59 PM IST

Satyajit Ray's 'Aranyer Din Ratri' to be screened under Classics section of Cannes Film Festival

Satyajit Ray's 'Aranyer Din Ratri' to be screened under Classics section of Cannes Film Festival
Published on May 08, 2025 07:12 PM IST

No plans for another film on Satyajit Ray sleuth 'Feluda': Son on director’s 104th birth anniversary

No plans for another film on Satyajit Ray sleuth 'Feluda': Son on director’s 104th birth anniversary
Updated on May 02, 2025 08:07 PM IST

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 on Apr 23, 2025 03:44 PM IST

Puratawn movie review: Sharmila Tagore delivers the performance of a lifetime

At 80, Sharmila Tagore brings in a masterful display of subtlety and grace in her portrayal.
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 05:11 PM IST

Bengali films rooted in social consciousness, literature: Guv Bose

Bengali films rooted in social consciousness, literature: Guv Bose
Published on Mar 22, 2025 06:10 PM IST

Wim Wenders visits Satyajit Ray's residence in Kolkata

Wim Wenders visits Satyajit Ray's residence in Kolkata
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 05:52 PM IST

Review: Satyajit Ray; Feluda in the Golden Fortress

A scene from Sonar Kella (Film still)
Published on Feb 08, 2025 06:56 AM IST

The Storyteller review: Paresh Rawal, Adil Hussain's acting make it a must-watch

A still from The Storyteller
Published on Jan 29, 2025 10:02 AM IST

The Storyteller trailer: Paresh Rawal infuses life to Satyajit Ray's story

The Storyteller trailer: The film is slated to release on January 28.
Published on Jan 25, 2025 02:48 PM IST

A requiem for Kolkata’s trams

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Soumitra Chatterjee on a tram in Apur Sansar (1959). (Film still)
Published on Dec 19, 2024 01:14 PM IST

I wish I could have worked in Satyajit Ray's films, says Shatrughan Sinha

I wish I could have worked in Satyajit Ray's films, says Shatrughan Sinha
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 09:28 PM IST

Hugo Weaving on how Satyajit Ray introduced him to Indian cinema

Hugo Weaving talked about the films of Satyajit Ray.
Published on Nov 25, 2024 08:35 PM IST