Actor Dhiritiman Chetjee, known for his powerful performance in many of Satyajit Ray’s seminal films, saw that the most meaningful tribute to the iconic filmmaker on Friday (May 2, 2025) will be a significant re -engagement with his body work – emphasis, he said, “Critically”.
Talk to Hindu On the occasion of Ray’s birth anniversary, Mr. Chaterji, who acted Rivalry, GanashtruAnd FingerA filmmaker’s complex heritage is widely considered one of the most influential voices in world cinema.
Asked how he would assess the stature of Ray among Indian filmmakers, Mr. Chaterji said that he was alert to the evaluation rankings, especially under the scope of art. “I have always been careful with comparison of ‘Hu-Hu-Best’ types in art. It depends a lot on the vision of the manufacturer as well as the audience’s sensitivity, ideology and reference. He said, Ray’s multi-disciplinary abilities, literature, music, visual art, criticisms contributed to the criticism.
He said, “I will stop him from calling him the greatest filmmaker in India.” “It would be inappropriate for intellectually lazy and other magnificent directors to do this. In any case, such a word is somewhat futile. I got the most enjoyment of my time with him, which was long conversation – many of which proceeded from cinema.”
At a time when social media platforms were paired with a shining tribute to the Oscar-concerted autism, Mr. Chaterji hit a more reflective note. “I don’t know that converting his birthday into an annual ritual, almost a puja, which is unquestionably marked, helps to keep their heritage alive. His relevance, for me, lies in two things: his work straight or indirectly -within a comprehensive social and political context, and a deepest for his audience, and a deepest for his audience.”
Recalling a memorable moment from GanashtruIn which he played a character with vague moral colors – a departure from his earlier roles – Mr. Chaterji shared a quiet anecdote, which offered insight into the work style of Ray. “Ray was no one to offer the over -oppression. A simple ‘penalty, let’s go to go’ was generally the highest praise. GanashtruI was uncertain, and finally asked him, ‘ManikDrIs this okay? ‘Without seeing what he was studying, he replied,’ If this is not right, I will tell you ‘. It was quite praise as far as I was concerned. ,
On a light note, Mr. Chaterji also recalled a moment of personal embarrassment together from the set of his previous film. “The call was a mixture over time, and I arrived late to find Ray, YouTal Dutt, and the crew. Ray said,” Late first day late? ” This quiet reprimand was enough for me to disappear in the background, “he said, he said that he could never remember Ray losing his temper on the set.” He was an excellent human resource manager, among other things. Their sets worked with calm and efficiency. “
As the legacy of Ray continues to inspire the generations of filmmakers and cinefiles, the reflection of Mr. Chaterji reminds of the importance of significant praise on reverence on reverence – not only as a cultural icon to engage with the filmmaker, but also in his time and society as a thinker.
Published – May 02, 2025 06:45 pm IST
