Many filmmakers have redefined Indian cinema over the years, with some received international glory and few others endured abomination from political circles for narrating stories which reflected the injustice by society and governments. Nowhere was this clearer than in Bengali film history, in which Satyajit Ray was idolized in the first category, while the second saw its torchbearer in controversy’s favourite child Ritwik Ghatak. Often termed one of the pioneers of parallel cinema movement in India, Ghatak used to tell riveting stories on the Bengal partition, of which he was himself a victim. Ritwik Ghatak’s works are still a testament to the social, personal and political turmoil he faced in life. Scroll down to have a look at some of the almost forgotten, interesting facts about the celluloid rebel who utilized cinema as a political tool.
Many filmmakers have redefined Indian cinema over the years, with some received international glory and few others endured abomination from political circles for narrating stories which reflected the injustice by society and governments. Nowhere was this clearer than in Bengali film history, in which Satyajit Ray was idolized in the first category, while the second saw its torchbearer in controversy’s favourite child Ritwik Ghatak. Often termed one of the pioneers of parallel cinema movement in India, Ghatak used to tell riveting stories on the Bengal partition, of which he was himself a victim. Ritwik Ghatak’s works are still a testament to the social, personal and political turmoil he faced in life. Scroll down to have a look at some of the almost forgotten, interesting facts about the celluloid rebel who utilized cinema as a political tool.