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Shane Bieber pitches season-high 7 innings as Blue Jays beat Rays 3-1 to avoid 4-game sweep

Shane Bieber pitches season-high 7 innings as Blue Jays beat Rays 3-1 to avoid 4-game sweep

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TORONTO — Shane Bieber pitched a season-high seven innings to win his second straight start, George Springer reached base three times and drove in a run, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Thursday to avoid a four-game sweep. Shane Bieber pitches season-high 7 innings as Blue Jays beat Rays 3-1 to avoid 4-game sweep Bieber allowed one run and three hits. He walked none and struck out three. Tyler Rogers worked the eighth and Louis Varland finished for his 21st save in 21 opportunities. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had two singles and an RBI, and Springer went 2 for 3 with a walk as Toronto won for the second time in 10 meetings with the Rays. The Blue Jays are 2-5 since the All-Star break, scoring just 13 runs. Right-hander Casey Legumina opened for the Rays and allowed one run and two hits in two innings. Left-hander Ian Seymour took over in the third and allowed two runs and five hits in six innings. Toronto opened the scoring in the …

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. …

Bhooth Bangla: Priyadarshan on plagiarising Satyajit Ray`s Bengali song

Bhooth Bangla: Priyadarshan on plagiarising Satyajit Ray`s Bengali song

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The team of Bhooth Bangla assembled in Mumbai for the grand trailer launch of the film on Monday, April 6, 2026. During the event, the cast and makers were seen interacting with the media and fans. While responding to a query at the event, filmmaker Priyadarshan reacted to the alleged use of a line from the Bengali song Bhuter Raja Dilo Bor in his upcoming film Bhooth Bangla. Priyadarshan addresses allegations of plagiarism For the unversed, the song Ram Ji Bhala Karein from Bhooth Bangla includes the hook line of the song Bhuter Raja Dilo Bor, which was featured in the National Award-winning Bengali film Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne, helmed by Satyajit Ray. Priyadarshan, during the trailer launch, told the media, “Huge respect I have to him (Satyajit Ray), he is one of the masters from whom I learnt cinema. Second, the word you are saying is Bhoot. Now, if I ask you, in how many songs the word `Deewana` used in Indian cinema? That means that only the first person, who used the word …

Rajesh Khanna almost rejected Aradhana, Sharmila Tagore left shoot mid-way for Satyajit Ray’s film, recalls director’s son | Bollywood News

Rajesh Khanna almost rejected Aradhana, Sharmila Tagore left shoot mid-way for Satyajit Ray’s film, recalls director’s son | Bollywood News

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In a recent interview with Radio Nasha, Shakti Samanta’s son Ashim Samanta revisited the making of Aradhna and revealed how the film came together. Ashim shared, “Dad was supposed to make a film with Shammi Kapoor, but he had gained weight and asked for six months. At this time, my dad decided to make a new film. At that time, the United Producers had signed Rajesh Khanna. So my father decided to make a film with him. It was then when Sachin Bhowmik had narrated the story of Aradhna to my father. This was narrated to him about a decade ago, but the fact that he still remembered the story he assumed this is a good story. They finally decided to make this film.” He further explained how Rajesh Khanna was finalised for the project: “Then my dad called Nasir Husain, at that time, he was making Baharon Ki Sapne. That film starred Rajesh Khanna, my dad requested Nasir if he could show one reel from the film. When he watched, he liked it, hence …

Sharmila Tagore stayed in a chowkidar’s room while Simi Garewal got a bungalow during the shoot of Satyajit Ray’s Aranyer Din Ratri: ‘You cannot imagine how hot it was’ | Bollywood News

Sharmila Tagore stayed in a chowkidar’s room while Simi Garewal got a bungalow during the shoot of Satyajit Ray’s Aranyer Din Ratri: ‘You cannot imagine how hot it was’ | Bollywood News

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After being methodically restored over six years, filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s 1970 film Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest) was screened in the Cannes Classic section at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. The film starred Soumitra Chatterjee, Subhendu Chatterjee, Samit Bhanja, Rabi Ghosh, Sharmila Tagore, Kaberi Bose, Simi Garewal and Aparna Sen. Actors Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal attended the event, which was hosted by the celebrated filmmaker Wes Anderson. The restoration and screening of the film also brought back the old memories for the actors. Speaking about the film, Sharmila recalled shooting for the film in extreme conditions. Sharmila Tagore was shooting for Rajesh Khanna’ Aaradhna when she received a call from Satyajit Ray. The veteran actor recalled her conversation with him and told The Hollywood Reporter India, “He said, ”Will you work in my film? I need you for one month… in month of May’. Without thinking I said yes. Then when I put the phone down, I said, ‘Oh God, I am committed to Shakti Samanta because he was doing …

Sharmila Tagore to attend Cannes for Satyajit Ray’s Aranyer Din Ratri screening

Sharmila Tagore to attend Cannes for Satyajit Ray’s Aranyer Din Ratri screening

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Sharmila Tagore will be attending this year`s Cannes Film Festival 2025 for a special screening. She will be present at the screening of the 4K restored version of master filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s 1970 film Aranyer Din Ratri. The movie, which stars Sharmila Tagore, will be screened at Cannes under the Classics section, the organisers said on Thursday. Sharmila Tagore to attend Cannes 2025 Tagore, who collaborated with Ray on several other projects, will walk the red carpet at Cannes 2025 with Simi Garewal, who also played an important role in Aranyer Din Ratri alongside her. While speaking about this milestone, Tagore shared, “It’s wonderful that Manik Da’s (Ray) Aranyer Din Ratri has been restored and will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this year. This is a very special moment for me, and I am so happy that I will be in Cannes to present the film at the premiere.” Getting nostalgic, she shared, “I remember I was shooting for Aradhana when Manik Da approached me to shoot for this film for …

Satyajit Ray’s Aranyer Din Ratri to be screened in classics section at Cannes Film Festival

Satyajit Ray’s Aranyer Din Ratri to be screened in classics section at Cannes Film Festival

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A 4K restored version of master filmmaker Satyajit Ray‘s 1970 film Aranyer Din Ratri will be screened at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival under the Classics section, the organisers said on Thursday. A still from Satyajit Ray’s Aranyer Din Ratri. (Also read: Interview: Aditya Vikram Sengupta reveals why Mayanagar took so long to release, if there is a Satyajit Ray connect) Aranyer Din Ratri explored themes of alienation and modernity Based on the novel of the same name by author Sunil Gangopadhyay, the Bengali-language film, titled Days and Nights in the Forest in English, featured an ensemble cast of Soumitra Chatterjee, Subhendu Chatterjee, Samit Bhanja, Robi Ghosh, Aparna Sen, Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal. The movie, which explored themes of alienation, class, and modernity, followed the story of four city-bred men who escape to the forests of Palamau for a carefree holiday, only to undergo a journey of self-discovery. Aranyer Din Ratri is presented and restored by The Film Foundation’s World Cinema Project at L’Immagine Ritrovata in collaboration with the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF), Janus …

Satyajit Ray’s ‘Aranyer Din Ratri’ to be screened under Classics section of Cannes Film Festival | Bollywood

Satyajit Ray’s ‘Aranyer Din Ratri’ to be screened under Classics section of Cannes Film Festival | Bollywood

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New Delhi, A 4K restored version of master filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s 1970 film “Aranyer Din Ratri” will be screened at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival under the Classics section, the organisers said on Thursday. Satyajit Ray’s ‘Aranyer Din Ratri’ to be screened under Classics section of Cannes Film Festival Based on the novel of the same name by author Sunil Gangopadhyay, the Bengali-language film, titled “Days and Nights in the Forest” in English, featured an ensemble cast of Soumitra Chatterjee, Subhendu Chatterjee, Samit Bhanja, Robi Ghosh, Aparna Sen, Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal. The movie, which explored themes of alienation, class, and modernity, followed the story of four city-bred men who escape to the forests of Palamau for a carefree holiday, only to undergo a journey of self-discovery. “Aranyer Din Ratri” is presented and restored by The Film Foundation’s World Cinema Project at L’Immagine Ritrovata in collaboration with the Film Heritage Foundation , Janus Films, and the Criterion Collection. The funding was provided by the Golden Globe Foundation, a press release issued by the festival …

The Alien: Satyajit Ray’s unrealised sci-fi dream and the Hollywood film that came eerily close | Bollywood News

The Alien: Satyajit Ray’s unrealised sci-fi dream and the Hollywood film that came eerily close | Bollywood News

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Written by Rhea Kapoor In the late 60s, Satyajit Ray, India’s most celebrated filmmaker, set his sights on a genre few in Indian cinema had explored: science fiction. Based on his own short story Bankubabur Bandhu (Banku’s Friend), Ray developed a screenplay titled The Alien in 1967. Encouraged by none other than Arthur C Clarke, who believed the story had international appeal, Ray travelled to the United States, the United Kingdom, and France to pitch the film to Hollywood. He eventually struck a deal with Columbia Pictures. Marlon Brando and Peter Sellers were reportedly attached to star in the film. The project promised to be a landmark collaboration—bridging Kolkata and Hollywood. But it never happened. Story continues below this ad Ray’s Hollywood contact, Michael Wilson, copyrighted the script in his own name and took the fees, leaving Ray sidelined. Disheartened, Ray returned to Kolkata. Despite Columbia’s attempts to revive the film in the 70s and 80s, The Alien remained shelved. Until 1982. That year, Ray watched E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, the now-iconic film by Steven Spielberg. …

Air India responds to Lisa Ray’s claim of having no empathy for her unwell father, says actor refused to pick solutions | Bollywood

Air India responds to Lisa Ray’s claim of having no empathy for her unwell father, says actor refused to pick solutions | Bollywood

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Mar 20, 2025 08:35 PM IST Lisa Ray claimed that the airline had declined the waiver for her unwell father after she had to cancel the scheduled travel. Here’s what the airline responded. Actor Lisa Ray had posted on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday to call out Air India for denying the medical waiver for her ailing father. Now a day later, the airline service has come out with a response, saying that the actor’s claims are ‘unfounded’. The statement also noted that Lisa failed to pick some of the solutions which were presented to her after the cancellation. (Also read: Lisa Ray slams airline for denying waiver after cancelling her 92-year-old father’s travel: ‘Where is the empathy?’) Lisa Ray slammed an airline service, claiming they had no empathy. Air India’s statement In a statement, an Air India Spokesperson said, “While fully empathising with the passenger, we would like to put forth the following clarifications: • The claim that Air India did not display empathy for her unwell father is unfounded, as the …