Netflix attempted a love affair with Satyajit Ray's short stories in its latest anthology titled Ray. Take a look at whether it was successful or not for the Janta.
The series is a tribute to the legendary auteur of India, Satyajit Ray for in accordance with completing 100 years in cinema. It is coveted with the cast of old as well as new talents, Ray seems to be a world of cinematic bliss with compelling storytelling and unforgettable performances. Srijit Mukherji, Vasan Bala, and Abhishek Chaubey take up helming responsibilities to portray four of Ray’s shorts – Spotlight (Bala), Bahurupi (Bahrupiya, Mukherji), Barin Bhowmik-er Byaram (Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa, Chaubey), and Bipin Chowdhury's Smritibhrom (Forget Me Not, Mukherji).
The series is presented as the modern retellings of the author-turned-filmmaker’s works. It promises to contextualize the much-celebrated man and his ideologies which surrounded a tumultuous Bengal of the ’60 till the ‘80s. The state was between the throes of liberalization and communism when he was making his art. When we actually come to think of it, our present times are no different either, maybe that's why this film probably came at this particular time. What better reflection could be there of life than art. And Satyajit Ray was always interested in the complex form of humans. Hence there were never real heroes or villains in his works, or simple winners or losers. Could say no black and white drama just simply a reflection of real life.
It is clear that the four men leading the shorts – Manoj Bajpayee as Musafir Ali (Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa), Ali Fazal as Ipsit Rama-Nair (Forget Me Not), Kay Kay Menon (after a long time back on screen) as Indrashish Shah (Bahrupiya), and Harshvardhan Kapoor as Vikram Arora (Spotlight) – are indeed layered and obviously complex. They can even be termed lonely in their spheres despite fame, adulation, and wealth, but never are they fully human.
Take a look at how the Janta are reacting to this incredible try to tribute to the legendary auteur.
Forget me not- kinda predictable but 🤯 Bahrupiya- the end 🤯🤯🤯 Hungama hai kyun barpa- treat to sore eyes, veryyyy beautiful, but the end 🤯 Spotlight- very long, dragged but the end is good. WATCH RAY ON NETFLIX https://t.co/n1LBnVl1NC
Well made with some great performances and a lots of details from the satyajit ray's classics. 'Forget me or not' was undoubtedly a masterpiece and personal favourite. Overall a netflix anthology that does somewhat justice to the much venerated ray universe. #Ray#raynetflixpic.twitter.com/MobaTdqW6S
Watched two of the four ‘short stories’ being streamed on Netflix.. Satyajit Ray notwithstanding, this is one of the most disappointing watch of late.. An utter waste of time… pic.twitter.com/gNcTGIW7Wm
Well... Just finished the first ep. of "Ray - Forget Me Not" on Netflix. Whoever gave the idea of adding Kannada dialogues...good...but this was unbearable! Google translate does a better job. Also next time please make it sound natural. Else Tweet madi. Help madtivi. 🥴
Have you watched RAY @Netflix? If yes, would you like to comment? I found it quite unwatchable except the episode featuring Manoj Bajpai & Gajraj Rao. It shows Ray as a writter in very poor light, whereas he was outstanding in story telling. It calls for renaming the title.
No words to describe how i felt after watching all 4 episodes. I am a big fan of the legend Satyajit Ray. I had already read all the 4 short stories, yet I felt like I was watching for the first time. Well done @srijitspeaketh gr8 direction. @NetflixIndia#satyajitray#Netflixpic.twitter.com/3Uih13VLu8
#Ray completed my weekend. What a treat it was to watch the anthology . My favourite are story 1 and 3. Kudos @srijitspeaketh ... You never fail to amaze me. Thank you #Netflix ... Looking forward to more lineups like this one.
#RayNetflix@NetflixIndia anthology, takes us through labyrinth of human mind, an organ so powerful that can push us into a dark abyss or pull us back into light. Ray is dark, disturbing, but luminous. Satyajit Ray's short stories have been moulded into niche, visual treats. (1) pic.twitter.com/frnWRfk6t8
COMPLETED #RAY THANKS ALOT @netflix FOR SUCH A NICE CONCEPT OF USING 4 MASTER PIECE STORY OF #SatyajitRay AS A SERIES. ALL THE STORIES WERE BEAUTIFULLY SCREEN PLAYED IN MODERN TIMES OBVIOUSLY WITH THE TOUCH OF ORIGINALITY 👍 MY FAVOURITE ONE WAS FORGET ME NOT!#netflixpic.twitter.com/ESi9UtdceQ
Have you watched the series yet? If you have then drop in comments your take of the series and if you haven't what are you waiting for it is streaming on Netflix India. Watch the trailer of the film here!
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