Salaam Cinema: Rare film posters, images on display in Kolkata

Salaam Cinema: Rare film posters, images on display in Kolkata

An inimitable assemblage of rare black and white stills of Indian film legends Satyajit Ray, Uttam Kumar and Nargis; vintage posters from celluloid classics like “Antony Firingee” and limited edition merchandise are upholding the spirit of Indian cinema at a five-day exhibition that began here on Wednesday. Christened ‘Salaam Cinema’, the event showcases film stills […]

Wendy Glenn waiting to experience India’s magic

Wendy Glenn waiting to experience India’s magic

  Hollywood actress Wendy Glenn, who has been cast in Indian filmmaker Onir’s new film “Veda”, is looking forward to her visit to India. To be directed by Onir and produced by Bhavna Talwar, “Veda” is a contemporary adaptation of William Shakespeare’s iconic play “Hamlet”. Happy about the Indian collaboration, Glenn said in a statement: […]

Satyajit Ray’s widow Bijoya Ray dead

Kolkata, June 2 (IANS) Film maestro Satyajit Ray’s widow Bijoya Ray, a lifelong inspiration for the master, died at a private nursing home here on Tuesday following an acute pneumonia attack, a nursing home spokesman said. Bijoya Ray, 98, left behind her filmmaker son Sandip, daughter-in-law Lalita and grandson Souradeep. “She was admitted to our […]

21 European films to be screened in Kolkata

21 European films to be screened in Kolkata

Film buffs are in for a treat next month courtesy a festival that brings to the city a bouquet of 21 films from as many European countries. At the 20th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) that begins in Kolkata on June 2, some of the latest and award-winning ventures from the EU member states will […]