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Christopher Nolan Revisits His Admiration for Satyajit Ray, Says Pather Panchali Blew His Mind

Christopher Nolan Revisits His Admiration for Satyajit Ray, Says Pather Panchali Blew His Mind

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One of India’s most celebrated filmmakers, Satyajit Ray has inspired generations of artistes across the world. Among his many admirers is Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan, who has often credited Ray’s work as a major influence on his own filmmaking. Nolan has previously described Ray’s Pather Panchali as an extraordinary work and has spoken about how Ray’s films helped him understand the power of cinematic storytelling. During a recent visit to the Criterion Closet, the iconic storage room at the Criterion Collection in New York that houses more than 1,000 of the world’s greatest films, Nolan once again praised the legendary auteur while picking up The Apu Trilogy. He said, “And then there’s The Apu Trilogy by Satyajit Ray, one of the great Indian filmmakers. The trilogy starts with Pather Panchali, which is an absolutely incredible film. It just blew my mind. I haven’t yet seen parts two and three of the trilogy, so I’m pretty excited to get this and complete the story.” Check out the video here: Satyajit Ray. One of the great …

Christopher Nolan praises Satyajit Ray, says The Apu Trilogy’s Pather Panchali ‘blew his mind’. Watch

Christopher Nolan praises Satyajit Ray, says The Apu Trilogy’s Pather Panchali ‘blew his mind’. Watch

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Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey continues to make waves at the box office. Amid the film’s widespread acclaim, Nolan recently visited the iconic Criterion Closet—the famous storage room at the Criterion Collection in New York that houses more than 1,000 of the world’s greatest films. During his visit, the acclaimed director picked legendary Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray‘s The Apu Trilogy and hailed him as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Christopher Nolan calls Satyajit Ray one of the great Indian filmmaker. Christopher Nolan praises Satyajit Ray In a video shared by the Criterion Collection, Nolan browsed through the shelves, handpicking some of his favourite films while discussing the influence they have had on him as a filmmaker. Among his selections, the one that particularly caught the attention of Indian audiences was Satyajit Ray’s The Apu Trilogy. Praising the legendary filmmaker, Nolan said, “And then there’s The Apu Trilogy by Satyajit Ray, one of the great Indian filmmakers. The trilogy starts with Pather Panchali, which is an absolutely incredible film. It just blew …

Christopher Nolan calls Satyajit Ray ‘one of the greatest filmmakers’; praises Pather Panchali | Hollywood News

Christopher Nolan calls Satyajit Ray ‘one of the greatest filmmakers’; praises Pather Panchali | Hollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJul 25, 2026 03:35 PM IST As Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey continues to make history at the global box office while earning widespread critical acclaim and audience appreciation, the filmmaker recently visited the iconic Criterion Closet, the famous storage room at the Criterion Collection in New York that houses more than 1,000 of the world’s greatest films. ‘Ray, one of the greatest Indian filmmakers’ In a nearly five-minute video shared by the Criterion Collection on X, Nolan is seen browsing the shelves and picking some of his all-time favourite films while reflecting on the impact they have had on him as a filmmaker. Among his selections, what particularly caught the attention of Indian audiences was his decision to pick The Apu Trilogy by legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. Speaking about Ray’s work, Nolan said, “And then there’s the Apu Trilogy by Satyajit Ray, one of the greatest Indian filmmakers. The trilogy starts with Pather Panchali, which is an absolutely incredible film. It just blew my mind. I haven’t yet seen parts two and three …

16 TMC MPs, led by Sukhendu Ray and Kakoli Dastidar, meet Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari amid split buzz

16 TMC MPs, led by Sukhendu Ray and Kakoli Dastidar, meet Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari amid split buzz

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As many as 16 Trinamool Congress MPs, led by Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, met West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari at a BJP minister’s residence on Monday, a move that comes amid growing speculation of a split in the Mamata Banerjee-led party. The TMC MPs have also written a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, requesting that they be allotted seats as a separate faction. (Agencies) These MPs have also written a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, requesting that they be allotted seats as a separate faction. Track INDIA bloc meeting LIVE updates The names likely among the legislators who met Adhikari include: Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Partha Bhowmick Jagadish Basunia Mitali Bag Dev Shatabdi Roy Rachna Banerjee Sharmila Sarkar Kalipada Soren Arup Chakraborty Asit Mal Shatrughan Sinha Prasun Banerjee Pratima Mondal Bapi Haldar Notably, except for Sukhendu Sekhar Ray – a Rajya Sabha member – the other 15 likely names are of Lok Sabha MPs. If there is a rebellion within the Trinamool Congress, then the rebel legislators would …

Supreme Court remarks on bail denial order may give ray of hope to Umar Khalid

Supreme Court remarks on bail denial order may give ray of hope to Umar Khalid

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The Supreme Court’s critical observation on the denial of bail to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar and Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid could brighten his prospects of challenging the decision against him by filing a curative petition,a member of Khalid’s legal team said. The January 5 judgment had rejected bail pleas filed by Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots conspiracy case while granting relief to five co-accused. (File Image) Khalid, along with his co-accused Sharjeel Imam, were denied bail by the top court on January 5 by a two-judge bench of Supreme Court justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria. Later, Khalid preferred a review petition that met the same fate as it was declined by the judges sitting in chambers (not in open court) on April 16. ALSO READ | Supreme Court criticises its January verdict denying bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam The last legal remedy left for Khalid to challenge the judgment against him is to file a curative petition. Such petitions are heard by a larger bench comprising the …

Shatrugan Sinha regrets not being able to work with Satyajit Ray

Shatrugan Sinha regrets not being able to work with Satyajit Ray

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Veteran actor Shatrugan Sinha expressed his regret for not being able to work with legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. Remembering him on his birth anniversary, Shatrugan penned a nostalgic note on social media, saying, “Shall always have great & deep regrets for not being able to work with the ‘bestest’ filmmaker ever, the only Indian personality who was honored with both ‘Bharat Ratna’ & the Oscar, legendary #SatyajitRay.(sic).” He added, “Today on his birthday anniversary I pay floral tributes, solemn prayers and remember him with utmost respect. Long Live Satyajit Ray! BirthAnniversary.” Another veteran name from the industry, Gajraj Rao, also penned a heartfelt note for the filmmaker. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Editor’s Take – Revisiting The Genius of Satyajit Ray: Five Films and Infinite Emotions

Editor’s Take – Revisiting The Genius of Satyajit Ray: Five Films and Infinite Emotions

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What’s left to say about Satyajit Ray. That he was a seminal influence on every filmmaker in the country whether they admit it or not. For me, it’s the moving images and the simple storytelling. While the world praised Pather Panchali, my heart went out to Apu and Aparna in Apur Sansar. To their little quaint but tragic love story culminating in little Kajol. My heart goes out and hums Ami Chini Go Chini Tomare with the beautiful Madhabi Mukherjee and one of the best actors in the world, Soumitra Chatterjee in Charulata. To the shenanigans of those friends in the jungle in Aranyer Din Ratri who learn uncomfortable truths in pristine natural surroundings. And of course, my personal favourites Mahanagar, Devi and Nayak. Nayak for “Ektu bastobikotaar obhaab,” the bespectacled Sharmila (Tagore) in a fine performance sneering at Uttam Kumar and his world of movies.z Happy birthday, Mr. Satyajit Ray. There’s so much you gave us. Your economy of expression, your shot taking, your dialogue, the actors you gave us. The world of Bengali …

Editor’s Take – Inside Manik and I: Bijoya Ray’s Intimate Portrait of Satyajit Ray

Editor’s Take – Inside Manik and I: Bijoya Ray’s Intimate Portrait of Satyajit Ray

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50 years living with a genius may not have been easy but it must have definitely been memorable. The late Bijoya Ray’s biography, Manik and I, gives you a fairly candid ringside view of what life must have been being married to a genius like Satyajit Ray. Being his first cousin, their courtship in the ’40s was conducted in utmost secrecy over 8 years – a hush hush marriage in Bombay where she was a fledgling actress. And through it all, family disapproval. Bijoya or Monku, as she was fondly called, passed away in 2015. Her memoir was serialised in a Bengali magazine and this book is that translation. Told simply but lucidly, it’s like a drawing room conversation with your favourite “pishi” over luchi and maangsho about the couple’s various European travels, her various health problems, her shopping sojourns, the numerous awards her husband won including the lifetime achievement Oscar. For me, the most interesting parts were her childhood days spent in Bihar, the sudden loss of her father and the courtship with Ray. …

Lisa Ray writes about ‘difficult events’ in her second home Dubai: To families for whom normal has included sirens

Lisa Ray writes about ‘difficult events’ in her second home Dubai: To families for whom normal has included sirens

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Actor Lisa Ray has expressed deep concern about the ongoing conflict in West Asia that has affected the United Arab Emirates (UAE), also voicing her views through a thoughtful poem. Lisa Ray posted a long note on Instagram as she spoke about the current situation. “Watching events unfold in our second home, Dubai, has been difficult- and yes, I know citizens of the UAE are relatively safe, and the leadership is excellent. I know that. But. The uncertainty. The messages between friends. The collective holding of breath. This poem was written spontaneously, offered unedited this morning for everyone, everywhere, living inside instability,” she wrote on Instagram, further adding a copy of her poem. Lisa also spoke about the troubling circumstances that her husband faced as he “grew up in Lebanon with missiles overhead.” “My husband grew up in Lebanon with missiles overhead. This is a tribute to his spirit, and to the resilience of his family — and to families across the world for whom “normal” has always included the sound of sirens,” she added. …

Rapper Ray J Allegedly Used Fake Blood For Shock Factor During Valentine’s Day Concert | Hollywood News

Rapper Ray J Allegedly Used Fake Blood For Shock Factor During Valentine’s Day Concert | Hollywood News

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Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 03:38 IST Photographer claims Ray J applied fake blood on stage during his Shreveport Valentine’s Day show, calling it theatrical and attention-seeking. Ray J allegedly applied fake blood during his Shreveport show. Ray J, 45, sparked controversy at his February 14 performance at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium in Louisiana when footage emerged showing him with what appeared to be blood on his eyes and chest monitor. But a photographer at the event claims the shocking visuals were staged with fake blood. Tommy Nard II, who captured behind-the-scenes moments at the concert, shared a video with KTAL 6 showing Ray J, dressed in a bright orange outfit, applying a substance under his eyes. “He loves the camera. He loves the attention. Anybody that knows him, it’s all theatrical,” Nard II told the outlet. The photographer admitted his initial reaction was one of disbelief. “I’m behind the scenes, like, ‘What are you doing?’ I seen him literally put on the fake blood and things like that, and go out there with the crowd, …