Satyajit Ray wore many hats. The maverick filmmaker left a treasure trove of stories and for generations captivated not just cinema lovers with his films but also with his vivid writing. 'Ray' - an anthology on Netflix- attempts to recreate four of the auteur's short stories into films. The essence of the stories remain the same but is adapted to suit the current generation.&nbsp;

In Srijit Mukherji's 'Forget Me Not', a successful entrepreneur's life comes to a standstill when he meets a mysterious woman one night who claims to have spent a weekend with him at the Ajanta caves. He has no recollection, even though people around him corroborate the facts given by her. A human-computer, successful at his job- he is perturbed because he starts forgetting things.&nbsp;

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Mukherji also directs 'Bahrupiya', a story about a timid makeup artist who has nothing going for him in life. His boss is dissatisfied with his work, the woman he loves doesn't reciprocate and the only thing he is proud of is his skills at transforming faces. As he starts honing his skills, he often fools people around him with unrecognisable get-ups. While it's all fun initially, things start taking a twisted turn when he encounters a face reader.&nbsp;

Abhishek Chaubey's 'Hungama Hai Kyu Barpa' has a popular Ghazal singer embarking on a train journey in the first-class coup with a former wrestler now a journalist. The journalist feels the two have met before while the singer can't recall. As the journey progresses, the revelation about their pasts leads to a hilarious climax.&nbsp;

Vasan Bala directs 'Spotlight' a story of a film crew shooting outdoors with a popular star who has masterfully disguised his inabilities to emote on screen and termed it as the 'look'. His stardom and popularity are threatened when a god woman and her entourage descend upon the same hotel where the film is being shot and there is a tussle between the Godwomen's aides and the actor to get the best room in the hotel.&nbsp;

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Spruced with complicated, quirky characters, 'Ray' narrates four distinct stories of flawed men. The only commonality between all four stories is how weirdly the human psyche works- which is the underline theme of all the short stories.&nbsp;

Adapted to suit the Netflix audience, the characters are dark and plots deliciously mysterious- each taking time to unravel and making for an engaging watch.&nbsp;

The best of the lot is, though, Abhishek Chaubey's film which features the man of the moment, Manoj Bajpayee playing one of the softest characters of his career. It is a delight to watch Bajpayee play Musafir Ali- a ghazal singer who smiles more than he speaks. A stark contrast from the special agent he just played in the web series 'The Family Man'- Bajpayee's performance brings an instant smile to your face. Giving him company is Gajraj Rao who matches Bajapayee in every scene with his credible performance. Such joy to watch two gifted actors weave magic on screen!

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Mukherji's two dark, very twisted tales also has credible performances from its leads. Actor Kay Kay Menon gets to sink his teeth playing a complicated, dark character in 'Bahrupiya'. Menon balances the character's myriad moods and avatars well. Menon is pitch-perfect playing a meek make-up man who transforms into a self conceited artist in 'Bahrupiya'. Meanwhile, Ali Fazal plays the sharp corporate honcho to the hilt. He is the new age man, who has worked hard to create a perfect life for himself but finds himself fumbling when he realises that he is forgetting things.&nbsp;

While 'Bahrupiya' has more dark undertones and hence has more scope for acting for Menon, Fazal too manages to own the screen in 'Forget Me Not'. The writing is better in 'Bahrupiya' while 'Forget Me Not' gets slightly convoluted by the end.&nbsp;

The weakest in the anthology series is Vasan Bala's 'Spotlight' - not only for its writing but also for its underwhelming performance by the lead- Harshvardhan Kapoor. When one is in a series with stalwarts like Bajpayee, Menon and Rao- comparisons are bound to happen. And while Fazal, also relatively new, manages to hold his own and carry his part of the film well on his shoulder, Kapoor fumbles from the word go. Clever casting aside- Kapoor plays an actor who has limited expressions- the story also doesn't unravel as gloriously as the other three. Bala, though uses, some very obvious Satyajit Ray references in the film, which are fun to spot.&nbsp;

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Does 'Ray' work? Yes, definitely. For it recreates the auteur's classics for the current generation - opening up the world of amazing stories. It delves into basic human emotions of greed, revenge, pride and faith and cooks up a delicious series full of flawed characters.&nbsp;

'Ray' is streaming on Netflix

Satyajit Ray wore many hats. The maverick filmmaker left a treasure trove of stories and for generations captivated not just cinema lovers with his films but also with his vivid writing.

Satyajit Ray wore many hats. The maverick filmmaker left a treasure trove of stories and for generations captivated not just cinema lovers with his films but also with his vivid writing. 'Ray' - an anthology on Netflix- attempts to recreate four of the auteur's short stories into films. The essence of the stories remain the same but is adapted to suit the current generation. In Srijit Mukherji's 'Forget Me Not', a successful entrepreneur's life comes to a standstill when he meets a mysterious woman one night who claims to have spent a weekend with him at the Ajanta caves. He has no recollection, even though people around him corroborate the facts given by her. A human-computer, successful at his job- he is perturbed because he starts forgetting things. Mukherji also directs 'Bahrupiya', a story about a timid makeup artist who has nothing going for him in life. His boss is dissatisfied with his work, the woman he loves doesn't reciprocate and the only thing he is proud of is his skills at transforming faces. As he starts honing his skills, he often fools people around him with unrecognisable get-ups. While it's all fun initially, things start taking a twisted turn when he encounters a face reader. Abhishek Chaubey's 'Hungama Hai Kyu Barpa' has a popular Ghazal singer embarking on a train journey in the first-class coup with a former wrestler now a journalist. The journalist feels the two have met before while the singer can't recall. As the journey progresses, the revelation about their pasts leads to a hilarious climax. Vasan Bala directs 'Spotlight' a story of a film crew shooting outdoors with a popular star who has masterfully disguised his inabilities to emote on screen and termed it as the 'look'. His stardom and popularity are threatened when a god woman and her entourage descend upon the same hotel where the film is being shot and there is a tussle between the Godwomen's aides and the actor to get the best room in the hotel. Spruced with complicated, quirky characters, 'Ray' narrates four distinct stories of flawed men. The only commonality between all four stories is how weirdly the human psyche works- which is the underline theme of all the short stories. Adapted to suit the Netflix audience, the characters are dark and plots deliciously mysterious- each taking time to unravel and making for an engaging watch. The best of the lot is, though, Abhishek Chaubey's film which features the man of the moment, Manoj Bajpayee playing one of the softest characters of his career. It is a delight to watch Bajpayee play Musafir Ali- a ghazal singer who smiles more than he speaks. A stark contrast from the special agent he just played in the web series 'The Family Man'- Bajpayee's performance brings an instant smile to your face. Giving him company is Gajraj Rao who matches Bajapayee in every scene with his credible performance. Such joy to watch two gifted actors weave magic on screen! Mukherji's two dark, very twisted tales also has credible performances from its leads. Actor Kay Kay Menon gets to sink his teeth playing a complicated, dark character in 'Bahrupiya'. Menon balances the character's myriad moods and avatars well. Menon is pitch-perfect playing a meek make-up man who transforms into a self conceited artist in 'Bahrupiya'. Meanwhile, Ali Fazal plays the sharp corporate honcho to the hilt. He is the new age man, who has worked hard to create a perfect life for himself but finds himself fumbling when he realises that he is forgetting things. While 'Bahrupiya' has more dark undertones and hence has more scope for acting for Menon, Fazal too manages to own the screen in 'Forget Me Not'. The writing is better in 'Bahrupiya' while 'Forget Me Not' gets slightly convoluted by the end. The weakest in the anthology series is Vasan Bala's 'Spotlight' - not only for its writing but also for its underwhelming performance by the lead- Harshvardhan Kapoor. When one is in a series with stalwarts like Bajpayee, Menon and Rao- comparisons are bound to happen. And while Fazal, also relatively new, manages to hold his own and carry his part of the film well on his shoulder, Kapoor fumbles from the word go. Clever casting aside- Kapoor plays an actor who has limited expressions- the story also doesn't unravel as gloriously as the other three. Bala, though uses, some very obvious Satyajit Ray references in the film, which are fun to spot. Does 'Ray' work? Yes, definitely. For it recreates the auteur's classics for the current generation - opening up the world of amazing stories. It delves into basic human emotions of greed, revenge, pride and faith and cooks up a delicious series full of flawed characters. 'Ray' is streaming on Netflix

'Ray' review: Satyajit Ray's stories deliciously served for the Gen Z 

The year 2021 marks as the centenary year of maestro Satyajit Ray. And Netflix is providing a perfect tribute to the filmmaker. The trailer of 'Ray' an anthology based on stories by the late maestro was released on Tuesday and it narrates four intriguing tales.&nbsp;

The stories are titled 'Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa', 'Forget Me Not', 'Bahrupiya' and 'Spotlight'. Two of the stories are directed by Srijit Mukherji, while Abhishek Chaubey and Vasan Bala helm one each.&nbsp; 
 
The ensemble cast includes Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao, Shweta Basu Prasad, Ali Fazal, Anindita Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Bidita Bag, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Radhika Madan and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor. 
 
Talking about his segment 'Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa' which features Manoh Bajpayee and Gajraj Rao in the lead, Abhishek Chaubey said, "I`m drawn to stories that twist with whimsy and humour. Hardly anyone crafts those better than Satyajit Ray and a chance to tell this story is a great opportunity for me. With Manoj Bajpayee and Gajraj Rao playing off each other on screen, 'Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa', I hope is as much of a joy to watch as it was to make. Super stoked about the show and can`t wait for people to watch it!" 
 
Srijit Mukherji who has in the recent past directed 'Feluda Pherot' based on Ray`s Feluda adventures in Bangla directs two parts in the anthology- 'Forget Me Not' and 'Bahrupiya'.

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"Satyajit Ray has been a big inspiration in my life. After faithfully bringing two stories of Ray to life in 'Feluda Pherot', it is an honour and fulfilling to reinterpret two more stories of Ray in a decidedly darker space," said Mukherji, adding that he got the opportunity to work with a brilliant cast including Kay Kay Menon, Sweta Basu Prasad and Ali Fazal.

Vasan Bala directs 'Spotlight'. "It`s an opportunity that led me to collaborate with wonderful talent. It`s a pulpy, quirky, music-filled tale of very interesting characters. Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Radhika Madan, Akanksha Ranjan Kapoor and Chandan Roy Sanyal are in crackling form. Can`t wait for the audience to watch and react to it," he said about the Netflix show. 
 
'Ray' will premiere on Netflix on June 25.&nbsp;

The year 2021 marks as the centenary year of maestro Satyajit Ray. And Netflix is providing a perfect tribute to the filmmaker. The trailer of 'Ray' an anthology based on stories by the late maestro was released on Tuesday and it narrates four intriguing tales.

The year 2021 marks as the centenary year of maestro Satyajit Ray. And Netflix is providing a perfect tribute to the filmmaker. The trailer of 'Ray' an anthology based on stories by the late maestro was released on Tuesday and it narrates four intriguing tales. The stories are titled 'Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa', 'Forget Me Not', 'Bahrupiya' and 'Spotlight'. Two of the stories are directed by Srijit Mukherji, while Abhishek Chaubey and Vasan Bala helm one each. The ensemble cast includes Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao, Shweta Basu Prasad, Ali Fazal, Anindita Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Bidita Bag, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Radhika Madan and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor. Talking about his segment 'Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa' which features Manoh Bajpayee and Gajraj Rao in the lead, Abhishek Chaubey said, "I`m drawn to stories that twist with whimsy and humour. Hardly anyone crafts those better than Satyajit Ray and a chance to tell this story is a great opportunity for me. With Manoj Bajpayee and Gajraj Rao playing off each other on screen, 'Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa', I hope is as much of a joy to watch as it was to make. Super stoked about the show and can`t wait for people to watch it!" Srijit Mukherji who has in the recent past directed 'Feluda Pherot' based on Ray`s Feluda adventures in Bangla directs two parts in the anthology- 'Forget Me Not' and 'Bahrupiya'. One legendary storyteller, a magical cast and an admin who just cannot keep calm! Sorry for screaming but THE TRAILER FOR RAY IS HERE! 😮😮😮 Produced By - @AndhareAjit @Viacom18Studios @TippingPoint_In Created By - #SayantanMukherjee pic.twitter.com/LKgc95Idb3 — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) June 8, 2021 × "Satyajit Ray has been a big inspiration in my life. After faithfully bringing two stories of Ray to life in 'Feluda Pherot', it is an honour and fulfilling to reinterpret two more stories of Ray in a decidedly darker space," said Mukherji, adding that he got the opportunity to work with a brilliant cast including Kay Kay Menon, Sweta Basu Prasad and Ali Fazal. Vasan Bala directs 'Spotlight'. "It`s an opportunity that led me to collaborate with wonderful talent. It`s a pulpy, quirky, music-filled tale of very interesting characters. Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Radhika Madan, Akanksha Ranjan Kapoor and Chandan Roy Sanyal are in crackling form. Can`t wait for the audience to watch and react to it," he said about the Netflix show. 'Ray' will premiere on Netflix on June 25.

'Ray' trailer: Three filmmakers give a modern take to Satyajit Ray's stories 

She transformed herself and gained extra kilos for her debut film. Bhumi Pednekar always goes an extra mile to look her part in the films she is part of. In a short span of time- she made her debut in Dum Lagake Haisha in 2015- Bhumi has time and again proved her mettle by taking up off-beat films which have been loved by critics as well as the audience. The actress will now play a dacoit in Abhishek Chaubey's Sonchiriya for which Bhumi appears to have lost weight to look the part.&nbsp 
 
The actress shared the first look of her character on Twitter and the actress can be seen carrying a gun on her shoulder. The actress looks almost unrecognisable as she is dressed in a simple saree, with no make-up. The actress wrote, "SONCHIRIYA As we wrap up this unforgettable journey,Sharing a bit of me from this very special film (sic)"

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The film stars Sushant Singh Rajput along with Bhumi and is set in 1970s Chambal when the area was infested by dacoits. Sushant's look was earlier shared and it appears that both the leads play dacoits in the film.&nbsp

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Sonchiriya also stars Manoj Bajpayee, Ranvir Shorey and Ashutosh Rana in pivotal roles.

Abhishek Chaubey's new film also stars Sushant Singh Rajput.

She transformed herself and gained extra kilos for her debut film. Bhumi Pednekar always goes an extra mile to look her part in the films she is part of. In a short span of time- she made her debut in Dum Lagake Haisha in 2015- Bhumi has time and again proved her mettle by taking up off-beat films which have been loved by critics as well as the audience. The actress will now play a dacoit in Abhishek Chaubey's Sonchiriya for which Bhumi appears to have lost weight to look the part. The actress shared the first look of her character on Twitter and the actress can be seen carrying a gun on her shoulder. The actress looks almost unrecognisable as she is dressed in a simple saree, with no make-up. The actress wrote, "SONCHIRIYA As we wrap up this unforgettable journey,Sharing a bit of me from this very special film (sic)" SONCHIRIYA As we wrap up this unforgettable journey,Sharing a bit of me from this very special film ❤️ #AbhishekChaubey @itsSSR @BajpayeeManoj @RanvirShorey #AshutoshRana @RSVPMovies #MacGuffinFilms #HoneyTrehan #SudipSharma #Khushi #SonChiriya pic.twitter.com/LNRQiBJRrG — bhumi pednekar (@psbhumi) April 4, 2018 × The film stars Sushant Singh Rajput along with Bhumi and is set in 1970s Chambal when the area was infested by dacoits. Sushant's look was earlier shared and it appears that both the leads play dacoits in the film. Sonchiriya also stars Manoj Bajpayee, Ranvir Shorey and Ashutosh Rana in pivotal roles.

Bhumi Pednekar looks unrecognisable in the first look of 'Sonchiriya'

The film, based on extensive drug abuse in India&#39;s northern Punjab state, ran into controversy for its expletives-laden dialogues. 
 
A Punjab-based NGO, Human Rights Awareness Association approached Supreme Court on Wednesday seeking stay on the release of the film claiming that it showed the state in bad light. The apex court had refused to entertain the plea and directed the NGO to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court. 
 
After hearing the petition a day ahead of the release, the Punjab and Haryana High Court gave a go ahead to the much anticipated film. 
 
&quot;He has given a very clear cut report that there is nothing in the movie which shows Punjab in bad light or which lowers the image of Punjab. He has written that drug menace can happen in any state, it&#39;s not just about Punjab. It does not glorify drugs. High court has taken a decision that this film will release tomorrow and the petition has been dismissed,&quot; said Sanjay Kaushal,&nbsp;a lawyer representing the &#39;Udta Punjab&#39; team,. 
 
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had last month grounded the Abhishek Chaubey-directed film and suggested 89 cuts in the movie along with the removal of the word &quot;Punjab&quot; from the title and throughout the film. 
 
The film&#39;s makers challenged the censor board&#39;s decision in the apex court and a bitter legal battle followed between the two sides. 
 
In a major embarrassment for CBFC head Pahlaj Nihalani, the SC on June 13 struck down all but one of the cuts suggested by the censor board and ordered the film board to issue an A - or adult - certificate for the film&#39;s screening immediately. 
 
India has a history of censoring sexually explicit and politically sensitive content, and Bollywood is increasingly finding itself under scrutiny. 
 
In a series of tweets last week, co-producer of the movie, Anurag Kashyap had called Nihalani an &quot;oligarch&quot; and compared India to reclusive North Korea. 
 
Nihalani had said the film defamed Punjab and he challenged its claim that 70 per cent of its population was involved in substance abuse. 
 
The movie stars Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan in lead roles. 
(Reuters)

Human Rights Awareness Association approached the country's Supreme Court on Wednesday seeking stay on the release of 'Udta Punjab'

The film, based on extensive drug abuse in India's northern Punjab state, ran into controversy for its expletives-laden dialogues. A Punjab-based NGO, Human Rights Awareness Association approached Supreme Court on Wednesday seeking stay on the release of the film claiming that it showed the state in bad light. The apex court had refused to entertain the plea and directed the NGO to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court. After hearing the petition a day ahead of the release, the Punjab and Haryana High Court gave a go ahead to the much anticipated film. "He has given a very clear cut report that there is nothing in the movie which shows Punjab in bad light or which lowers the image of Punjab. He has written that drug menace can happen in any state, it's not just about Punjab. It does not glorify drugs. High court has taken a decision that this film will release tomorrow and the petition has been dismissed," said Sanjay Kaushal, a lawyer representing the 'Udta Punjab' team,. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had last month grounded the Abhishek Chaubey-directed film and suggested 89 cuts in the movie along with the removal of the word "Punjab" from the title and throughout the film. The film's makers challenged the censor board's decision in the apex court and a bitter legal battle followed between the two sides. In a major embarrassment for CBFC head Pahlaj Nihalani, the SC on June 13 struck down all but one of the cuts suggested by the censor board and ordered the film board to issue an A - or adult - certificate for the film's screening immediately. India has a history of censoring sexually explicit and politically sensitive content, and Bollywood is increasingly finding itself under scrutiny. In a series of tweets last week, co-producer of the movie, Anurag Kashyap had called Nihalani an "oligarch" and compared India to reclusive North Korea. Nihalani had said the film defamed Punjab and he challenged its claim that 70 per cent of its population was involved in substance abuse. The movie stars Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan in lead roles. (Reuters)

Indian court clears release of controversial drug-based film