V.K. Cherian
Many say Ritwik Ghatak, often hailed as one of Bengali cinema’s three maestros along with Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen, found the appreciation he deserved only after his death. His genius was not restricted to his films and scripts alone, but went on to influence a generation of film-makers whom he…
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V.K. Cherian
Along with Satyajit Ray and Ritwik Ghatak, Mrinal Sen was one of the three iconic Bengali film-makers of the 20th century. He not only influenced a generation of political film-makers in India, but also introduced Indian films to a global audience. Here we look at Sen’s ideology, the politics in…
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V.K. Cherian
Satyajit Ray was a legendary filmmaker who influenced directors and actors in India and across the world. During his lifetime, not only did he receive the admiration of his peers, but was also appreciated and supported by influential politicians. Not known to many, the Bengali…
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Swapan Mullick writes abouth the Bengali cultural scene, with reference to the Bengali cinema and theatre.
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