TopicSatyajit Ray

Topic: Satyajit Ray

Shatranj Ke Khiladi to Sadgati — when Satyajit Ray found his inspiration in Premchand

Krishan Murari - 2 May, 2022

Satyajit Ray helped usher in the era of symbolic filmmaking in India through Premchand's poignant, sensitive works. His only two Hindi films are proof.

Off The Cuff with Gulzar

Shivani Rawat - 20 October, 2021

In the latest edition of ThePrint ‘Off the Cuff’, poet and lyricist Gulzar is in conversation with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta. Gulzar speaks about his...

Begum Akhtar joined films against her ustad’s wishes. Then a spat with Mehboob made her leave

Yatindra Mishra - 23 May, 2021

In 'Akhtari', Iqbal Rizvi, along with some of Begum Akhtar's closest friends and associates, reminisce her eventful life, music, and contribution to cinema.

I&B Ministry announces year-long celebrations to mark birth centenary of Satyajit Ray

PTI - 1 May, 2021

In recognition of his legacy, 'Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinema' has been instituted from 2021 to be given at the International Film Festival of India.

When Soumitra Chatterjee punched director Ritwik Ghatak in the face

Arjun Sengupta - 17 January, 2021

Authors Arjun Sengupta and Partha Mukherjee write Soumitra Chatterjee regretted not being able to work with Ritwik Ghatak even once.

Apu, Feluda, Amal — 6 performances that made Soumitra Chatterjee one of India’s finest actors

Angana Chakrabarti - 15 November, 2020

Bengali film legend Soumitra Chatterjee died at the age of 85 Sunday, after acting in over 300 films in a career that lasted over six decades.

How Modi govt plans to reopen schools once lockdown is lifted

ThePrint Team - 30 May, 2020

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Dear proud Bengali, Tagore and Satyajit Ray are past. Please come out of the time trap

Debalina Dey - 24 May, 2020

Invoking Bengali pride has been one of the distinct traits of West Bengal’s politicians, whether it is to duck criticism on Covid or play the language card.

Satyajit Ray’s ‘Feluda’ will soon detect coronavirus in minutes, thanks to CSIR scientists

Shanker Arnimesh - 18 April, 2020

Scientists at Delhi’s CSIR-IGIB have developed a paper-based test strip for Covid-19, and named it after the fictional detective created by Satyajit Ray.