Ritwik Ghatak centenary | Why filmmakers after him, from FTII and beyond, are drawn to the rebel auteur

Explore the enduring influence of Ritwik Ghatak on contemporary filmmakers, revealing his profound impact on Indian cinema.

Rajesh Khanna once SLAMMED Vinod Khanna for ‘fake promises’; claimed actor never ‘honoured his words’

Two of Bollywood's biggest stars, Rajesh Khanna and Vinod Khanna, found their paths diverging into politics, leading to a ...

Grateful Dead’s Donna Jean Godchaux dies at 78; here’s what we know about her cause of death

Donna Jean Godchaux, a key vocalist for the Grateful Dead during their 1970s peak, has passed away at 78. She died Sunday, November 2, after a prolonged fight with cancer. Godchaux joined the band in ...
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In a world defined by fault lines, the enduring relevance of Ritwik Ghatak

Ritwik’s were gritty, dark, real films, about real people and their real stories. Yet, even when there was a tragic climax, his films ended with a chime of hope ...

How Ritwik Ghatak’s films showed Calcutta as a place of hope and refuge for migrants

Explore how Ritwik Ghatak's films depict Kolkata as a hopeful refuge for migrants, distinct from other cinematic portrayals.
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Salmon Wars

“Salmon Wars” tells the story of salmon in the Northwest in a way you haven’t heard before — through the voices of one Yakama Nation family who have been fighting for salmon for generations. In ...

Ritwik Ghatak centenary: Revisiting the life and legacy of Indian cinema’s rebel auteur

Writer-director Ritwik Ghatak’s films stand out for their stark depictions of social and cultural displacement. We piece ...