Ray review: Manoj Bajpayee, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor stand out in irreverent but inconsistent Netflix anthology
3 years, 5 months ago

Ray review: Manoj Bajpayee, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor stand out in irreverent but inconsistent Netflix anthology

Hindustan Times  

It’s one thing to adapt the works of a writer. Fortunately for us all — Ray included — director Abhishek Chaubey comes to the rescue with his delightfully delicate film, Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa, starring Manoj Bajpayee and Gajraj Rao as two men who meet on a rail journey, but can't seem to shake the feeling that they've seen each other before. More than the films of Satyajit Ray, whose fascination with trains even inspired Wes Anderson, Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa brings to mind two of Alfred Hitchcock’s best rail-themed movies — The Lady Vanishes and Strangers on a Train. Like Ipsit, the protagonist of Vasan Bala’s Spotlight — a typecast actor played by Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor — also finds that he is losing his X-factor. Like Chaubey’s Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa, Spotlight also opens with a quirky title card — an idiosyncratic touch that randomly unites the two best entries in this anthology, but Spotlight is, however, the best of the lot — it’s a social satire masquerading as a showbiz satire.

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Ray-esque | Sandip Ray’s Feluda film Hatyapuri to crown Christmas season
2 years ago

Ray-esque | Sandip Ray’s Feluda film Hatyapuri to crown Christmas season

Firstpost  

The great Satyajit Ray’s iconic literary sleuth, Feluda, is back. Ray’s son, Sandip Ray is all poised to unfurl his cinematic Feluda creation, Hatyapuri on big screens on December 23rd virtually on Christmas eve. To complete Satyajit Ray’s famous triumvirate of Feluda, Topshe and Lalmohan Ganguly, Sandip has gone for Ayush Das as Topshe and director-actor Abhijit Guha who will …

Review: The Cinema of Satyajit Ray by Bhaskar Chattopadhyay
2 years ago

Review: The Cinema of Satyajit Ray by Bhaskar Chattopadhyay

Hindustan Times  

Bhaskar Chattopadhyay’s The Cinema of Satyajit Ray is divided into two parts - the first analyses all 39 of Ray’s films, including his feature films and the controversial documentaries Sikkim and Bala, that he made over 36 years while the second part comprises in-depth interviews with 17 personalities who have been deeply impressed by the auteur’s cinema. Satyajit Ray Vikramaditya …

Kay Kay Menon’s Birthday Special: Best Web Series and Movies of the Versatile Actor That You Should Watch
2 years, 2 months ago

Kay Kay Menon’s Birthday Special: Best Web Series and Movies of the Versatile Actor That You Should Watch

News 18  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAY KAY MENON: Kay Kay Menon is considered one of the most talented actors in Bollywood. On his birthday, here’s a guide for a special marathon of his latest web series and top movies: RayBased on the works of Satyajit Ray, this anthology drama starred Kay Kay Menon. ShauryaThis film was based on the 1992 courtroom drama A …

Ray-esque | Sandip Ray on shooting Satyajit Ray’s novel Hatyapuri (The House of Death)
2 years, 6 months ago

Ray-esque | Sandip Ray on shooting Satyajit Ray’s novel Hatyapuri (The House of Death)

Firstpost  

Audiences, please await the cinematic version of maestro Satyajit Ray ’s novel, Hatyapuri. This was simply because the last Feluda movie created by me dates back to 2016.” Hatyapuri, according to Sandip, was not only one his favourite Feluda novels, but his legendary father had expressed “tremendous satisfaction” after penning this detective title. Together with these factors, Sandip’s zeroing in …

Happy Birthday Manoj Bajpayee: Recent and Upcoming Movies, Web Series of The Family Man Actor
2 years, 8 months ago

Happy Birthday Manoj Bajpayee: Recent and Upcoming Movies, Web Series of The Family Man Actor

News 18  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MANOJ BAJPAYEE: Manoj Bajpayee is undoubtedly one of the finest actors in Bollywood and has been delivering extraordinary performances since forever. Here, we have curated a list of Manoj Bajpayee’s latest and upcoming movies and web series on his birthday: Latest Release: The Family Man Written by Raj & DK, this prominent web series on Prime Videos is …

Sandip Ray on working with Shashi Kapoor on Satyajit Ray Presents telefilm: 'He was a thorough perfectionist'
2 years, 9 months ago

Sandip Ray on working with Shashi Kapoor on Satyajit Ray Presents telefilm: 'He was a thorough perfectionist'

Firstpost  

To celebrate the centenary year of Satyajit Ray, arguably the most remarkable filmmaker born on Indian soil, Firstpost will explore the lesser known aspects of his life in our column Ray-esque. * Very few would probably recall today that famed actor Shashi Kapoor, who left us not too many years ago, and well-known director Sandip Ray, maestro Satyajit Ray’s son, …

‘Ray’s vision is universal’: Girish Kasaravalli on Satyajit Ray
3 years, 2 months ago

‘Ray’s vision is universal’: Girish Kasaravalli on Satyajit Ray

The Hindu  

Girish Kasaravalli, Kannada film director, is one of the pioneers of ‘parallel cinema’ in India. I do not think that the films of Ray had such a huge impact on India’s mainstream cinema, for the simple reason that his films, which were in Bengali, were not accessible to film practitioners of other languages, especially those from the south. Ray’s cosmopolitan …

Srijit Mukherji on His Bond with Ray Actor Kay Kay Menon: We Discuss Politics and Cinema
3 years, 5 months ago

Srijit Mukherji on His Bond with Ray Actor Kay Kay Menon: We Discuss Politics and Cinema

News 18  

Netflix’s Ray brings forth an anthology of four dark, disarming and enthralling takes on Satyajit Ray’s short stories. Bahrupiya based on Ray’s short story – Bahurupi, is directed by Srijit Mukherji, starring Kay Kay Menon in the lead role. Menon’s character Indrashish in the story starts out as a helpless man slowly climbing up the ladder of power and progressively …

Kapil Sharma, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor bonding over Netflix's Ray is unmissable
3 years, 5 months ago

Kapil Sharma, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor bonding over Netflix's Ray is unmissable

India TV News  

Television popular comedian-actor Kapil Sharma recently received a shout-out from actor Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor. On Tuesday, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor tweeted a news report about the Kapil Sharma reference, and wrote, "One and only." There's a scene where Harshvardhan's character tries to get favours from the hotel's manager by telling him that he is friends with Kapil Sharma and he can …

Sandip says after giving consent for Satyajit Ray anthology stories, he left it for directors
3 years, 5 months ago

Sandip says after giving consent for Satyajit Ray anthology stories, he left it for directors

India TV News  

Sandip Ray, the son of auteur Satyajit Ray, Monday said he never wanted to be kept in the loop about the making of the Netflix anthology of four short films based on the stories penned by his father after giving his consent to the OTT platform for adapting them into films. Sandip, who has helmed several feature films on Ray's …

Satyajit Ray's son Sandip says he's 'hearing both praises and criticisms' for Netflix series, is yet to watch it
3 years, 5 months ago

Satyajit Ray's son Sandip says he's 'hearing both praises and criticisms' for Netflix series, is yet to watch it

Hindustan Times  

Sandip Ray, the son of writer-director Satyajit Ray, has said that he hasn't yet seen the four-part Netflix anthology based on his father's short stories, but is aware of the mixed reception that it has received. Ray, created by Sayantan Mukherjee, features four films directed by Srijit Mukherji, Abhishek Chaubey, and Vasan Bala. Ray's four chapters include Srijit Mukherji's Bahupriya …

Sandip Ray says he's yet to watch Netflix India's anthology based on father Satyajit Ray's short stories
3 years, 5 months ago

Sandip Ray says he's yet to watch Netflix India's anthology based on father Satyajit Ray's short stories

Firstpost  

Sandip Ray said he has watched the promo of the film but it was important to see an entire work to form one’s own opinion. As the Netflix anthology of four short films based on the story of Satyajit Ray have evoked mixed reaction from viewers, Ray’s son Sandip said he would soon watch the films to have his own …

Scared Of Watching ‘Ray’: Satyajit Ray’s Son Reacts To Netflix’s Latest Release
3 years, 5 months ago

Scared Of Watching ‘Ray’: Satyajit Ray’s Son Reacts To Netflix’s Latest Release

News 18  

The latest release on Netflix, Ray, an anthology-based series, since its release on the OTT platform on June 25 has been getting mixed reviews from critics and viewers. Based on four short stories of the master auteur Satyajit Ray the series stars actors Manoj Bajpayee, Kay Kay Menon, Ali Fazal and Radhika Madan among others. A famed media portal got …

Ray: Manoj Bajpayee praised for his 'sheer brilliance', fans say 'Musafir Ali was a delight to watch. Take a bow sir'
3 years, 5 months ago

Ray: Manoj Bajpayee praised for his 'sheer brilliance', fans say 'Musafir Ali was a delight to watch. Take a bow sir'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Manoj Bajpayee, whose recently released Netflix series Ray is receiving acclaim, has been tweeting the praises showered on him for his performance. Manoj Bajpayee and Gajraj Rao in Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa, a chapter in Netflix's Ray. Manoj Bajpayee features in Ray's Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa and essays the character of Musafir Ali, a ghazal singer, who is on …

Streaming Now: Satyajit Ray's Stories Come Alive in Ray, Satya Vyas' Book Chaurasi Adapted as Grahan
3 years, 5 months ago

Streaming Now: Satyajit Ray's Stories Come Alive in Ray, Satya Vyas' Book Chaurasi Adapted as Grahan

News 18  

Two of the major releases in the OTT world this week – Ray on Netflix and Grahan on Disney+ Hotstar – have been inspired by literary works. Ray is an anthology series based on shirt stories by Satyajit Ray, adapted by three talented directors – Abhishek Chaubey, Srijit Mukherji and Vasan Bala. Inspired by author Satya Vyas’ popular book Chaurasi, …

’Ray’ review: Manoj Bajpayee dazzles in this tribute to Satyajit Ray
3 years, 5 months ago

’Ray’ review: Manoj Bajpayee dazzles in this tribute to Satyajit Ray

Live Mint  

Satyajit Ray did everything. Abhishek Chaubey directs Bajpayee in Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa, a Ghulam Ali-tinged adaptation of one of my most loved Ray stories, Barin Bhowmick’s Ailment. Much of Ray’s adventure takes place inside the hero’s head, something Chaubey handles brilliantly by letting Bajpayee not only talk to a mirror but to address an imaginary, admiring audience. Bala deviously …

Ray Anthology Review: Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao Most Engaging in Adaptation of Master's Stories
3 years, 5 months ago

Ray Anthology Review: Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao Most Engaging in Adaptation of Master's Stories

News 18  

Ray Directors: Srijit Mukherjee, Abhishek Chaubey, Vasan Bala Cast: Ali Fazal, Shruthy Menon, Shweta Basu Prasad ; Kay Kay Menon ; Manoj Bajpayee, Gajaraj Rao ; Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Radhika Madan. The other episode by Mukherji, Bahrupiya, has Kay Kay Menon playing a movie makeup artist, who uses his skills to destroy his adversaries, but soon reaches a …

Tracing Satyajit Ray's influence on Hindi cinema; Netflix anthology on auteur's short stories is only a drop in the ocean
3 years, 6 months ago

Tracing Satyajit Ray's influence on Hindi cinema; Netflix anthology on auteur's short stories is only a drop in the ocean

Firstpost  

In one of the most famous quotes to emerge from the world of cinema, Akira Kurosawa once said, “Not to have seen the cinema of Ray means existing in the world without seeing the sun or the moon.” Satyajit Ray, the auteur from Bengal, whose centenary year we continue to celebrate, put Indian cinema on the world map in the …

Ray Review: Who steals the Spotlight in new Netflix anthology?
3 years, 6 months ago

Ray Review: Who steals the Spotlight in new Netflix anthology?

India Today  

2021 marks the birth centenary of perhaps one of the greatest filmmakers in the history of cinema, Satyajit Ray. The drama series is inspired by four short stories authored by Satyajit Ray - Spotlight, Bahurupi, Barin Bhowmik-er Byaram and Bipin Chowdhury-r Smritibhrom. Last in the series, Spotlight, is inspired by Ray's short story of the same name and stars Harshvardhan …

Srijit Mukherji on Adapting Satyajit Ray's Short Stories for Netflix: Expecting Backlash from Purists
3 years, 6 months ago

Srijit Mukherji on Adapting Satyajit Ray's Short Stories for Netflix: Expecting Backlash from Purists

News 18  

Srijit Mukherji started what can be termed as a new era in Bengali cinema when he debuted as a director with Autograph in 2010. The movie is a tribute to Satyajit Ray’s 1966 film Nayak and yesteryear Bengali actor Uttam Kumar, who portrayed the title role in the film. The new Netflix anthology series, called Ray, is Srijit’s first attempt …

'Went in with reverence, never held back what we wanted to express': Ray directors, cast on adapting Satyajit Ray's works
3 years, 6 months ago

'Went in with reverence, never held back what we wanted to express': Ray directors, cast on adapting Satyajit Ray's works

Firstpost  

Directors Srijit Mukherji and Vasan Bala, and actors Kay Kay Menon, Harshvardhan Kapoor, and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor open up about their fears of adapting well-known texts, humanising their characters, and how they married style and substance. Ray, Netflix India’s upcoming Original anthology series, is filmmaker Srijit Mukherji, Vasan Bala, and Abhishek Chaubey’s ode to the legendary auteur’s short stories. Director …

Ray on Netflix on June 25. Which Satyajit Ray stories inspired the Manoj Bajpayee and Ali Fazal series?
3 years, 6 months ago

Ray on Netflix on June 25. Which Satyajit Ray stories inspired the Manoj Bajpayee and Ali Fazal series?

India Today  

Netflix dropped the trailer of Ray, an anthology series which is helmed by Abhishek Chaubey, Srijit Mukherji and Vasan Bala. The drama series is inspired by four of Satyajit Ray’s stories Spotlight, Bahurupi, Barin Bhowmik-er Byaram and Bipin Chowdhury'r Smritibhrom. FORGET ME NOT, INSPIRED BY BIPIN CHOWDHURY'R SMRITIBHROM If you have watched the trailer of Ray, you will be aware …

Top Streaming Services Fight Over Manoj Bajpayee in Hilarious Social Media Banter
3 years, 6 months ago

Top Streaming Services Fight Over Manoj Bajpayee in Hilarious Social Media Banter

News 18  

With Amazon Prime’s Family Man season two winning the critics’ hearts, Manoj Bajpayee will once again be entertaining his fans with the screen adaptation of Satayajit Ray’s anthology of stories on Netflix. This switch from Amazon Prime to Netflix was very much the topic of a recent banter between the two streaming services on Twitter. Concluding the tweet, Netflix took …

Netflix India promotes Satyajit Ray anthology with cheeky reference to Manoj Bajpayee's Amazon Prime show The Family Man
3 years, 6 months ago

Netflix India promotes Satyajit Ray anthology with cheeky reference to Manoj Bajpayee's Amazon Prime show The Family Man

Firstpost  

Manoj Bajpayee, who is popularly known for starring in Amazon Prime Video’s spy series The Family Man, will feature in Netflix’s upcoming anthology Ray. We love that you're a part of this family, man ❤️#Ray — Netflix India June 8, 2021 Thank you 🙏 for your warm welcome!!! — manoj bajpayee June 8, 2021 Amazon Prime Video was quick to …

RAY Trailer Out Now: Manoj Bajpayee, Ali Fazal Lead This Tribute to Satyajit Ray
3 years, 6 months ago

RAY Trailer Out Now: Manoj Bajpayee, Ali Fazal Lead This Tribute to Satyajit Ray

News 18  

The trailer of the highly anticipated Netflix anthology RAY is out now. The anthology, which consists of four films- Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa, Forget Me Not, Bahrupiya and Spotlight- is being helmed by Abhishek Chaubey, Srijit Mukherji and Vasan Bala. The anthology also boasts of a star-studded cast including Manoj Bajpayee, Kay Kay Menon, Ali Fazal, Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Radhika Madan, …

Ray Trailer OUT: Manoj Bajpayee, Ali Fazal starrer Netflix's anthology is intense and gripping
3 years, 6 months ago

Ray Trailer OUT: Manoj Bajpayee, Ali Fazal starrer Netflix's anthology is intense and gripping

India TV News  

The much-awaited trailer of Netflix's upcoming anthology series 'Ray', based on the stories of the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray has finally been released. It features a stellar cast in Manoj Bajpayee, Fazal, Kay Kay Menon, Harshvardhan Kapoor, Radhika Madan, Basu Prasad, Anindita Bose, Gajraj Rao, and Bidita Bag, among others. The announcement of the trailer release was done by Ali …

'Great way to introduce Netflix generation to Satyajit Ray's written work': Shweta Basu Prasad on Ray
3 years, 6 months ago

'Great way to introduce Netflix generation to Satyajit Ray's written work': Shweta Basu Prasad on Ray

Firstpost  

Shweta Basu Prasad, Ali Fazal and Anindita Bose star in Forget Me Not, a segment in Netflix India’s anthology Ray, which premieres on 25 June. Actors Ali Fazal and Shweta Basu Prasad, who feature in Netflix’s anthology on legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s stories, say it was an honour to be a part of Ray’s world. Ray features a stellar cast …

Ray trailer out. Manoj Bajpayee, Ali Fazal lead the cast of Netflix anthology
3 years, 6 months ago

Ray trailer out. Manoj Bajpayee, Ali Fazal lead the cast of Netflix anthology

India Today  

Netflix shared the trailer of its new anthology Ray on Tuesday, June 8. It stars Manoj Bajpayee, Ali Fazal, Harshvardhan Kapoor and Kay Kay Menon in the lead roles. NETFLIX’S RAY TRAILER OUT The trailer of Netflix’s new anthology series, Ray released today. Watch the trailer of Ray here: ABOUT RAY Other than Manoj Bajpayee, Ali Fazal, Harshvarrdhan Kapoor and …

Ray teaser: Netflix's new anthology series stars Manoj Bajpayee, Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Radhika Madan. Watch here
3 years, 6 months ago

Ray teaser: Netflix's new anthology series stars Manoj Bajpayee, Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Radhika Madan. Watch here

Hindustan Times  

Netflix on Friday debuted the teaser for its upcoming anthology series, Ray, based on the stories of the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. The cast includes Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao, Ali Fazal, Shweta Basu Prasad, Anindita Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Bidita Bag, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Radhika Madan, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor among others. The episode is directed by …

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