Satyajit Ray's Film Aranyer Din Ratri Leaves European Audiences in Raptures

Satyajit Ray's film Aranyer Din Ratri leaves European audiences in raptures

Legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s movie Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest) created a sensation when it was screened in the Classics section at the Cannes Film Festival recently. Two of the actors in the film, namely Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal who had acted in the film, were given a standing ovation when they were introduced to the audience during the screening. Sharmila along with her daughter Saba Ali Khan and Simi Garewal…

‘Aranyer Din Ratri’ gets standing ovation at Cannes

‘Aranyer Din Ratri’ gets standing ovation at Cannes

Restored Satyajit Ray film earns standing ovation at Cannes as Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal grace the stage

At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, a quiet but powerful celebration of Indian cinema took place. A newly restored 4K version of Aranyer Din Ratri, Satyajit Ray’s 1970 Bengali film was screened under the Cannes Classics section and received a full standing ovation. Among those present were the film’s lead actors, Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal, both of whom played key roles in the original.Sharmila Tagore, dressed in a green saree, stepped onto …