News for 'Satyajit Ray'

Mysskin wages war in Yudham Sei

Mysskin wages war in Yudham Sei

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

The filmmaker/actor gets candid about his latest Tamil film.

What after Bheja Fry? Bheja Fry 2 and 3, of course

What after Bheja Fry? Bheja Fry 2 and 3, of course

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Bheja Fry director Sagar Ballary spoke to Nithya Ramani about the past, present, and the future.

The amazing Smita Patil

The amazing Smita Patil

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

As the legendary actress's work is celebrated in New York, a sister remembers her beloved Smi.

Waheeda Rehman returns to Bengali cinema

Waheeda Rehman returns to Bengali cinema

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The actress will be see in Aparna Sen's Bengali film Arshinagar.

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of the Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

Tiger awardee Vipin Vijay speaks

Tiger awardee Vipin Vijay speaks

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Filmmaker Vipin Vijay speaks about his life's journey and how it feels to be the first Indian to win prestigious Tiger Award.

Big B awarded France's highest distinction

Big B awarded France's highest distinction

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

The Legion d'honneur (Legion of Honour) was awarded in recognition of Bachchan's contribution to Indian and international cultural life at a glittering function at the French embassy in New Delhi.

When India Showed Up For The Oscars

When India Showed Up For The Oscars

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Sukanya Verma goes down memory lane to recap the desi sightings at the Oscars.

Of Magaj Dholai & lost dynamism

Of Magaj Dholai & lost dynamism

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

When Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee became chief minister after Jyoti Basu stepped down in 2000, the younger generation could not have been happier. 'Change is about to set in' they thought. But the euphoria was short-lived.

How India shone at the Oscars

How India shone at the Oscars

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

With two of the three Oscar-nominated songs being in Hindi and performed with colourful and vigorous Bollywood dances, and with Rahman invoking in Tamil a saying about divine greatness, the proceedings at times looked like a Bollywood event held in Los Angeles.

Ten Indian classics craving digital restoration

Ten Indian classics craving digital restoration

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Here are ten films we don't get to see the way they deserve to be.

I feel like a kachcha limbo after Bheja Fry'

I feel like a kachcha limbo after Bheja Fry'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Sagar Ballary tells Patcy N what to expect from Kachcha Limboo, his next film after Bheja Fry.

'Politicians failed, writers should come forward'

'Politicians failed, writers should come forward'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2007

Mahasweta Devi has taken a break from writing and is engaged in social work these days.

Page 3 director's top films

Page 3 director's top films

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

Madhur Bhandarkar lists his top ten Indian films of all time.

India's Best Films

India's Best Films

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

Pushpak, 1942: India's best films?

Pushpak, 1942: India's best films?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Art director Sabu Cyril lists his favourite Indian films.

India's Best Films: Girish Kasaravalli

India's Best Films: Girish Kasaravalli

Rediff.com20 Jun 2005

The Kannada director sends in his list of India's Best Films.

Ravi Chandran's Best Films

Ravi Chandran's Best Films

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

The cinematographer lists some of the best films made in India.

Munnabhai: India's Best?

Munnabhai: India's Best?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

Director Pradeep Sarkar's list of the best Indian films of all time.

Paheli director's top 10 films

Paheli director's top 10 films

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

A mixed bag of Marathi, Bengali and Hindi films.

Ram Gopal Varma's 10 Best Films

Ram Gopal Varma's 10 Best Films

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

India's Best Films: P C Sreeram

India's Best Films: P C Sreeram

Rediff.com9 Jun 2005

The cinematographer lists the best Indian movies he has seen.

India's Best Films: Mohanlal

India's Best Films: Mohanlal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

Sholay & Lagaan: India's Best?

Sholay & Lagaan: India's Best?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

Sharmila Tagore: I didn't want the glamour image

Sharmila Tagore: I didn't want the glamour image

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Tagore talks about her two new films, her career and her role as the head of the Indian Film Censor Board.

'Legends never die'

'Legends never die'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'Kolkata mourns its fav son.'

Desperately seeking Apu's room

Desperately seeking Apu's room

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Robert Hirschfield goes looking for the space he made his own from the moment he saw Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray's The World of Apu.

Debu Bhattacharyya: Making it through movies

Debu Bhattacharyya: Making it through movies

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

Debu Bhattacharyya, CEO of Theme Entertainment, describes the documentary film industry in India. He will represent India in the International Young Film Entrepreneur of the Year award in the UK this October.

Vanaja gets glowing reviews in US

Vanaja gets glowing reviews in US

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Popular film critic Roger Ebert has given a four out of four rating to Vanaja.

Subhash Ghai on India's Best Films

Subhash Ghai on India's Best Films

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

Ghai talks about his pick of the all-time best Indian films.

60 years later, the house where Pather Panchali was shot

60 years later, the house where Pather Panchali was shot

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

We re-visit the location of Satyajit Ray's first masterpiece.

60 years later, the house where Pather Panchali was shot

60 years later, the house where Pather Panchali was shot

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

We re-visit the location of Satyajit Ray's first masterpiece.

5 SHOCKING Films On Caste

5 SHOCKING Films On Caste

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

As we celebrate Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's birthday on April 14, Subhash K Jha picks 5 fine films based on inequality and the caste system.

Here's Ganguly's all-time favorite movie. What's yours?

Here's Ganguly's all-time favorite movie. What's yours?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Ganguly was also asked some light-hearted questions which ranged from his favourite film to his favourite actor.

Bharat Ratna recipients' tally touches 53, maximum awardees in 2024

Bharat Ratna recipients' tally touches 53, maximum awardees in 2024

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Till now, the maximum Bharat Ratnas were awarded in 1999 when four recipients were given the coveted award.