Kareena Kapoor Lauds Sharmila Tagore As Aranyer Din Ratri Heads To Cannes
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Aranyer Din Ratri starred Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Rabi Ghosh, Pahari Sanyal and Kaberi Bose.
Satyajit Ray's 1970 classic Aranyer Din Ratri, one of his most significant cinematic works, will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival starting May 13. The film, which features veteran actors like Soumitra Chatterjee and Sharmila Tagore, holds a special place in Indian cinema. Tagore, who played a pivotal role in the film, will proudly represent India on this prestigious international stage. Reacting to the news, Kareena Kapoor Khan expressed her excitement about the film's premiere after so many decades.
Kareena Kapoor Khan reshared a post on her Instagram Stories commemorating Aranyer Din Ratri's international debut at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. The post featured a still of Sharmila Tagore from the film and her expressing her delight at the film's restoration. Sharmila said, 'It's wonderful that Manik Da's Aranyer Din Ratri has been restored and will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this year. I have wonderful memories of the time spent with my co-actors, and Manikda's precision, especially in how he shot the memory game sequence, was incredible. I can't wait to watch the restored film. Aranyer Din Ratri is such a contemporary film, and I'm sure it will resonate with new audiences worldwide today."
Kareena wrote 'Legend" with a red heart emoticon in the caption, expressing her admiration for the veteran actress.
The 4K restored version of Aranyer Din Ratri will be showcased in the Cannes Classics section. Based on Sunil Gangopadhyay's novel, the film is also known as Days and Nights in the Forest in English. Satyajit Ray's masterpiece delves into themes of alienation, class, and modernity. The story follows four city men who escape to the Palamau forests for a relaxing vacation, only to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery.
The 4K restoration of Aranyer Din Ratri was reportedly completed using the original camera and sound negatives preserved by producer Purnima Dutta. She will attend the screening alongside Sharmila Tagore, Margaret Bodde (executive director of The Film Foundation), and FHF founder Shivendra Singh Dungarpur. The premiere will be hosted by renowned Hollywood filmmaker Wes Anderson. The film's cast includes other celebrated names such as Kaberi Bose, Simi Garewal, Shubhendu Chatterjee, Rabi Ghosh, and Aparna Sen.
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