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Pratidwandi
''Pratidwandi'' ( en, The Adversary, Siddharta and the City, italic=yes) is a 1970 Indian Bengali drama film written and directed by Satyajit Ray based on the novel by Sunil Gangopadhyay. It is the first part of the Calcutta Trilogy. ''Pratidwandi'' tells the story of Siddharta, an educated middle-class man caught up in the turmoil of social unrest. Corruption and unemployment are rampant, and Siddhartha cannot align himself with either his revolutionary activist brother or his career-oriented sister. The film is known for experimenting with techniques such as photo-negative flashbacks. Plot Siddhartha (Dhritiman Chatterjee) is forced to discontinue his medical studies due to the unexpected death of his father. He has to now find a job instead. In one job interview, he is asked to name the most significant world event in the last ten years. His reply is 'the plain human courage shown by the people of Vietnam', instead of the expected: man landing on the moon. The interviewer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satyajit Ray
Satyajit Ray (; 2 May 1921 – 23 April 1992) was an Indian director, screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, author, essayist, lyricist, magazine editor, illustrator, calligrapher, and music composer. One of the greatest auteurs of film-making, Ray is celebrated for works including ''The Apu Trilogy'' (1955–1959), ''The Music Room'' (1958), ''The Big City'' (1963) and ''Charulata'' (1964). Ray was born in Calcutta to nonsense rhyme author Sukumar Ray. Starting his career as a commercial artist, Ray was drawn into independent film-making after meeting French filmmaker Jean Renoir and viewing Vittorio De Sica's Italian neorealist film ''Bicycle Thieves'' (1948) during a visit to London. Ray directed 36 films, including feature films, documentaries and shorts. Ray's first film, ''Pather Panchali'' (1955) won eleven international prizes, including the inaugural Best Human Document award at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival. This film, along with ''Aparajito'' (1956) and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayasree Kabir
Jayashree Kabir (; born 1952) is a Bengali film actress. She acted in around 30 films in West Bengal and Bangladesh. Career While studying in South Point School Jayashree Roy earned Miss Kolkata title in 1968. She got her first break from Satyajit Ray through the film ''Pratidwandi'' in 1969. She married Bangladeshi film director Alamgir Kabir and starred in two of his films, ''Simana Periye'' and '' Rupali Soikote'', which are regarded by the British Film Institute (BFI) as among the finest films to have come out of Bangladesh. Later in life, she moved to London where she now resides. She teaches English at a higher education college. Films * ''Pratidwandi'' (1970) *''Rodonbhora bosonto (1974) * ''Shurjokonna'' (1975) * ''Simana Periye ''Simana Periye'' ( bn, সীমানা পেরিয়ে) is a 1977 Bangladeshi film starring Jayshree Kabir, Bulbul Ahmed and Bollywood actress Tanuja alongside a few others. Ahmed garnered Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunil Gangopadhyay
Sunil Gangopadhyay or Sunil Ganguly (7 September 1934 – 23 October 2012) was an Indian poet, historian and novelist in the Bengali language based in the city of Kolkata. He is a former Sheriff of Calcutta. Gangopadhyay obtained his master's degree in Bengali from the University of Calcutta. In 1953 he and a few of his friends started a Bengali poetry magazine, '' Krittibas''. Later he wrote for many different publications. Ganguly created the Bengali fictional character '' Kakababu'' whose real name is Raja Roy Chowdhury and his passion is to solve mysteries. He wrote 36 novels in Kakababu series which became significant in Indian children's literature. He received ''Sahitya Akademi'' award in 1985 for his novel '' Those Days'' (''Sei Samay''). Gangopadhyay used the pen name ''Nil Lohit'', ''Sanatan Pathak'', and ''Nil Upadhyay''. He was one of the most popular, creative and celebrated Bengali Writers of the present era. Early life He was born in Faridpur into a Ben ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhritiman Chatterjee
Dhritiman Chatterjee is an Indian actor. He began his acting career in 1970 as the protagonist of Satyajit Ray's ''Pratidwandi'' (''The Adversary''). Most of his acting work has been in India's "parallel", or independent, cinema with filmmakers such as Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen and Aparna Sen, among others and is noted for his acting skills. He has also worked in English films with well-known filmmakers such as Deepa Mehta and Jane Campion. Early life Dhritiman is his screen name. He is otherwise known as Sundar Chatterjee and is quite active on the English stage in Chennai. Born on 30 May 1945, he was educated at Kolkata's St Xavier's Collegiate School and Presidency College, and the Delhi School of Economics. Chatterjee went on to pursue a parallel career in advertising, social communications and documentary filmmaking. Career In 2019, Chatterjee lent his voice for narration in ''If Not for You'', a documentary about Kolkata's long lasting love affair with legendary singe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayashree Roy
Jayashree Kabir (; born 1952) is a Bengali film actress. She acted in around 30 films in West Bengal and Bangladesh. Career While studying in South Point School Jayashree Roy earned Miss Kolkata title in 1968. She got her first break from Satyajit Ray through the film ''Pratidwandi'' in 1969. She married Bangladeshi film director Alamgir Kabir and starred in two of his films, ''Simana Periye'' and '' Rupali Soikote'', which are regarded by the British Film Institute (BFI) as among the finest films to have come out of Bangladesh. Later in life, she moved to London where she now resides. She teaches English at a higher education college. Films * ''Pratidwandi'' (1970) *''Rodonbhora bosonto (1974) * ''Shurjokonna'' (1975) * ''Simana Periye ''Simana Periye'' ( bn, সীমানা পেরিয়ে) is a 1977 Bangladeshi film starring Jayshree Kabir, Bulbul Ahmed and Bollywood actress Tanuja alongside a few others. Ahmed garnered Bangladesh National Film Award for Best A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biplab Chatterjee
Biplab Chatterjee is an Indian actor and director of television and films. Career Biplab started his film career with Satyajit Ray in his film ''Pratidwandi''. He is popular for his antagonistic character in Bengali films. Apart from his career in films, he has also shown interest in socio-political activities. In 1998, he was a candidate for assembly election from Rashbehari constituency and in 2006 from Alipore constituency. Filmography As actor * '' Rajar Kirty'' (2020) * ''Asur'' (2020) * ''Paran Bandhu Re'' (2019) * ''Chaamp'' (2017) * ''Ei Toh Jeebon'' (2017) * '' Rokto'' (2016) * ''Nirbhoya'' (2013) * '' Mrs. Sen'' (2013) *'' Ullas'' (2012) * '' Astra'' (2012) * '' Teen Kanya'' (2012) * ''Khokababu'' (2012) * ''Teen Yaari Katha'' (2012) * ''Gosainbaganer Bhoot'' (2011) * ''Tenida (film)'' (2011) * ''Shotru'' (2011) * '' Royal Bengal Rahasya'' (2011) * '' Wanted'' (2010) * ''Bangal Ghoti Phataphati'' (Unreleased) (2009) * '' Magno Mainak'' (2009) * ''Sedin Dujone' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Debraj Ray (actor)
Debraj Roy (born 9 December 1950) is an Indian actor who is known for his work in Cinema of West Bengal, Bengali cinema. He made his big screen debut with Satyajit Ray's ''Pratidwandi'' (1970) and grabbed wider attention for his role in Mrinal Sen's ''Calcutta 71'' (1971). Filmography * ''Bhoot Adbhoot'' (2014) * ''Birodhi'' (2013) * ''Chaap – The Pressure'' (2013) * ''Ekti Muhurter Jonyo'' (2013) * ''Panga Nibi Na Shala'' (2013) * ''Kaal Madhumaas'' (2013) * ''Honeymoon'' (2013) * ''Aami Montri Hobo'' (2011) * ''Dujone Milbo Abaar'' (2011) * ''Kapurush Mahapurush'' (2011) * ''Ashay Bhalobasay'' (2011) * ''Run'' (2011) * ''Preyashi'' (2010) * ''Love Circus'' (2010) * ''Smriti Katha Bole'' (2010) * ''Jodi Kagoje Lekho Naam'' (2009) * ''Raktanjali'' (2009) * ''Moner Ajante'' (2009) * ''Jekhane Ashray'' (2009) * ''Shibaji'' (2008) * ''Barodir Bramhachari Baba Lokenath'' (2007) * ''Rudra The Fire'' (2007) * ''Sri Ramkrishna Vivekananda'' (2007) * ''Asha'' (2006) * ''Til Theke Tal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinema Of West Bengal
Tollywood, also known as Cinema of West Bengal, is an Cinema of India, Indian film industry of Bengali language, Bengali-language motion pictures. It is based in the Tollygunge region of Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The origins of the nickname Tollywood, a portmanteau of the words Tollygunge and Cinema of the United States, Hollywood, dates back to 1932. It was a historically important film industry, at one time the centre of Indian film production. The Bengali film industry is known for producing many of Cinema of India, Indian cinema's most critically acclaimed global Parallel Cinema and art films, with several of its filmmakers gaining prominence at the National Film Awards, Indian National Film Awards as well as international acclaim. Ever since Satyajit Ray's ''Pather Panchali (film), Pather Panchali'' (1955) was awarded Best Human Document at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival, Bengali films frequently appeared in international fora and film festivals for the next several dec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flashback (narrative)
A flashback (sometimes called an analepsis) is an interjected scene that takes the narrative back in time from the current point in the story. Flashbacks are often used to recount events that happened before the story's primary sequence of events to fill in crucial backstory. In the opposite direction, a flashforward (or prolepsis) reveals events that will occur in the future. Both flashback and flashforward are used to cohere a story, develop a character, or add structure to the narrative. In literature, internal analepsis is a flashback to an earlier point in the narrative; external analepsis is a flashback to a time before the narrative started. In film, flashbacks depict the subjective experience of a character by showing a memory of a previous event and they are often used to "resolve an enigma". Flashbacks are important in film noir and melodrama films. In films and television, several camera techniques, editing approaches and special effects have evolved to alert the v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Debraj Roy
Debraj Roy (born 9 December 1950) is an Indian actor who is known for his work in Cinema of West Bengal, Bengali cinema. He made his big screen debut with Satyajit Ray's ''Pratidwandi'' (1970) and grabbed wider attention for his role in Mrinal Sen's ''Calcutta 71'' (1971). Filmography * ''Bhoot Adbhoot'' (2014) * ''Birodhi'' (2013) * ''Chaap – The Pressure'' (2013) * ''Ekti Muhurter Jonyo'' (2013) * ''Panga Nibi Na Shala'' (2013) * ''Kaal Madhumaas'' (2013) * ''Honeymoon'' (2013) * ''Aami Montri Hobo'' (2011) * ''Dujone Milbo Abaar'' (2011) * ''Kapurush Mahapurush'' (2011) * ''Ashay Bhalobasay'' (2011) * ''Run'' (2011) * ''Preyashi'' (2010) * ''Love Circus'' (2010) * ''Smriti Katha Bole'' (2010) * ''Jodi Kagoje Lekho Naam'' (2009) * ''Raktanjali'' (2009) * ''Moner Ajante'' (2009) * ''Jekhane Ashray'' (2009) * ''Shibaji'' (2008) * ''Barodir Bramhachari Baba Lokenath'' (2007) * ''Rudra The Fire'' (2007) * ''Sri Ramkrishna Vivekananda'' (2007) * ''Asha'' (2006) * ''Til Theke Tal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Shefali
Arati Das (1944 – 6 February 2020), known professionally as Miss Shefali, was an Indian Bengali actress and dancer who was recognized for her work in Bengali cinema. She had worked with film director Satyajit Ray in classics like Pratidwandi and Seemabaddha. She is known as the Queen of Cabaret. Early life and background Arati Das was the youngest of three sisters from a Bengali Hindu family of Narayanganj, East Bengal (now in Bangladesh) which migrated to India during the Partition of Bengal. She started performing cabaret at the age of 11 at Firpo's hotel and later in the Grand Hotel to earn for her family and then there was no looking back. Career Arati Das had made her film debut in Bengali film named ''Chowringhee'', in which she acts with actors like Supriya Devi, Uttam Kumar, Utpal Dutt Utpal Dutta () (29 March 1929 – 19 August 1993) was an Indian actor, director, and writer-playwright. He was primarily an actor in Bengali theatre, where he became a pionee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Film Award For Best Direction
The National Film Award for Best Direction is an honour presented annually at India's National Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF), an organisation set up by the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Since 1967, the award is given by a national panel appointed annually by the DFF to a director for their work within Indian cinema. It is presented by the president of India at a ceremony held in New Delhi. The winner is given a "Swarna Kamal" (Golden Lotus) certificate and a cash prize of . Including ties and repeat winners, the DFF has presented a total of 53 Best Direction awards to 34 different directors. Although Indian cinema produces films in more than twenty languages, the performances of films that have won awards are of nine languages: Bengali (16 awards), Malayalam (14 awards), Hindi (11 awards), Tamil (4 awards), English and Kannada (3 awards each), Marathi (2 awards), Assamese and Punjabi (1 each). The first recipient was Satyaj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
