Christopher Nolan recently visited Criterion Closet in New York, and spoke about the work of Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray. He also revealed his favourite work from Ray's filmography.

DYK Christopher Nolan is a Satyajit Ray fan? The Odyssey director calls him 'the greatest Indian filmmaker'

Filmmaker Christopher Nolan praised legendary Indian director Satyajit Ray, calling him a great filmmaker and recognizing his lasting influence on global cinema. Nolan’s appreciation highlights Ray’s remarkable storytelling, artistic vision, and contribution to world filmmaking.

Christopher Nolan calls Satyajit Ray a great filmmaker 

As David Dhawan announces his retirement, here are 5 legendary directors from global and Indian cinema who said goodbye to the director’s chair with a memorable final film. Whether planned as a graceful retirement or cut short by fate, their films remain iconic. 

From Yash Chopra to Stanley Kubrick: 5 iconic directors who said goodbye with a memorable last film

The Bangladesh government refused claims that the Mymensingh property belonged to the ancestor of  Satyajit Ray; it was the property of local zamindar Shashikant Acharya Chowdhury, and following the abolition of the Zamindari system, it belonged to the state.

'The house in question is not ancestral property of Satyajit Ray': Whose house is it and why is it being demolished?

Following protests in India, the demolition of the ancestral house of the iconic Indian filmmaker, Satyajit Ray, has been halted. The house, which used to be owned by Ray's grandfather, Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury, was scheduled to be demolished because of safety concerns. 

Bangladesh pauses demolition of Satyajit Ray's ancestral house

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also appealed to the Bangladesh government and “all the conscientious people of that country to take steps to preserve this heritage-laden house”. The Indian government should pay attention to this matter, she added.

India urges Bangladesh not to demolish Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home, offers help in repair

IFFI 2023 was bigger and better than ever. The International Film Festival of India has esteemed guests like Michael Douglas and his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones as special honorees of the event in addition to actors and directors from other parts of the world.

IFFI 2023: Endless Borders wins Best Film award, Michael Douglas gets Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement

Jaisalmer is a prominent tourist spot located in the Northwestern state of Rajasthan in India. But did you know that the late filmmaker Satyajit Ray had a unique connection with the city? WION's Abira Dhar travelled to Jaisalmer to bring you this special report.

Here's Why Filmmaker Satyajit Ray is Considered God in Jaisalmer

The British magazine Sight and Sound’s 'Greatest Films of All Time' critics’ poll is out and this time, a film made by a women director triumphed. Making history this year, the magazine named Belgian film director Chantal Akerman 's film 'Jeanne Dielman, 23, Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles,' the greatest film of all time.

‘Jeanne Dielman’ tops BFI's Greatest Films of All Time list, Satyajit Ray's film takes 35th spot

Winners for The One and Only Ray, an online poster design contest held as a tribute to Oscar-winning Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray has been revealed. India’s National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) made the announcement ahead of the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.

Satyajit Ray poster design contest: Winners revealed ahead of IFFI

FIPRESCI-India, the India chapter of Fédération Internationale de la Presse Cinématographique (The International Federation of Film Critics), has released its list of top 10 Indian films ever made.

Satyajit Ray's 'Pather Panchali' tops list of best Indian films of all time. Here are other films in the list

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23rd April 2022 marked the 30th death anniversary of Satyajit Ray. The quintessential Bengali with an aristocratic air, yet bubbling with a 'Bhadralok-ian' vitality.

The Ray-Naissance man: Remembering Satyajit Ray

In a career that spanned nearly four decades, Satyajit Ray directed 36 films. His movies received Worldwide critical acclaim, and are revered till today. He was undoubtedly one of the greatest filmmakers of the 20th century. On the occasion of his 101st birth anniversary, WION got in touch with Padma Bhushan recipient Victor Banerjee, the legendary actor who made his debut in Ray's iconic film 'Shatranj ke khilari'. During the exclusive chat, he shared fond memories of working with Satyajit Ray, whom he fondly calls Manik Da. Take a look.

Exclusive Interview: Victor Banerjee recalls the golden days of Satyajit Ray

When Satyajit Ray passed away in 1992, I was 5 years old. For the entire country- it was a huge loss. As a mark of tribute, Doordarshan, the national television of the country- and the only channel on our TV sets back then- showed the auteur's films every night for an entire month.

Remembering Satyajit Ray: How the filmmaker taught the world about futility of war through a children's film

On Satyajit Ray's birth anniversary: A look back at his iconic movies with Soumitra Chatterjee

Satyajit Ray birth anniversary: How the auteur created a fascinating world for children

As Kathak maestro Pt Birju Maharaj breathed his last on Sunday night, he left behind a legacy that will be emulated and imbibed for generations to come. Considered one of the most prominent classical dancers of India, Pt Birju Maharaj was one of the rare artists who was able to create a link between classical dance form and Bollywood.

'Shatranj Ke Khiladi' to 'Bajirao Mastani': Pandit Birju Maharaj's illustrious association with Hindi films

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

On hoardings, Instagram, sister’s WhatsApp Status, an acquaintance’s Facebook Story… a sensuous—but within the acceptable limits of Indian sensibilities—Deepika Padukone rollicking to ‘Koi Yahan Aha Naache Naache’ in the basement of some abandoned establishment, caught my attention.

Asian representation in Hollywood: Better now than later

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.

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

To see Pather Panchali again today is still (as the great Lindsay Anderson once famously said) to go down on one’s knees in the dust, into the heart of the Indian reality and human condition.

Opinion: 100 cheers for Satyajit Ray

Set to release on Satyajit Ray`s 100th year birth anniversary on April 5, a new book titled `Satyajit Ray in 100 Anecdotes` is a gorgeously illustrated, appealing to readers young and old.

'Satyajit Ray in 100 Anecdotes' set to be published on April 5

Celebrated Bengali actor, Soumitra Chatterjee, passed away at the age of 85 in Kolkata. Soumitra Chatterjee was admitted on October 6, 2020, in a private clinic in South Kolkata.

Soumitra Chatterjee refused to accept his national award in protest; lesser-known facts about the legendary actor

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