A fitting tribute to Satyajit Ray

Kathmandu: As a tribute to the phenomenal genius of Satyajit Ray, The Film Club is organising a special screening of nine of his movies at the Baggikhana Gallery at Yala Maya Kendra at Patan Dhoka from April 18 to 26. The celebrated filmmaker’s movie “Pather Panchali”, also considered his magnum opus by film critics, kicked off the special screening on April 18. The Film Club, a joint venture of Film South Asia of Himal Association and Yala Maya Kendra has been consistently organising special screenings to familiarise local audiences with accredited and critically acclaimed movies from the international arena. This time the spotlight is on Ray, an imposing figure in the world of cinema who depicted the commonplace with humanism, beauty and class. An Oscar recipient of the Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award, Ray was a writer, composer and producer who also designed the posters for his movies as a consummate artist. Apur Sansar, Devi, Mahanagar, Agantuk, Aparajito, Jalsaghar, Teen Kanya and Jana Aranya, all considered masterpieces, will showcase the innovative filmmaker’s remarkable talent. Although in Begali, the movies will carry subtitles in English. — HNS

Ruby Joshi makes a comeback

Kathmandu: Renowned singer of yesteryears Ruby Joshi makes a comeback with his latest collection of modern songs ‘Ek Baar Ko Juni’. Joshi, recreates the magic of a bygone era with popular folk tunes that are appealing. The new album consists of nine songs by different lyricists including Ramji Ghimire, Keshab Bhattarai, Sapana Shree, Ghama Raj Luintel. Music is composed by Narayan Oli and the album is marketed by Dhaulagiri Cassette Centre. — HNS

Sanoop Paudel’s Voice released

Kathmandu: Samjhana Audio Video released Sanoop Paudel’s first solo album ‘Voice’, at a press meet on April 18. Consisting of eight tracks, the album is essentially melodious and pleasant. Music is composed by Jems Pradhan, Lochan Rijal, Hari Das Gurung, Prabin Tamang, Sanju and by Paudel himself. His voice lends itself nicely to the music and gets quite experimental with jazz track, ‘Samjhauda’. Undoubtedly, his most popular song till date is the Prabin Tamang composed “Samjhana” which thrust him into the limelight. Despite the song doing well on the charts, the song is featured in the album some two years after its single release. Paudel says that he did not want to hasten the release of his album immediately after the song made it big to ensure that he gave meticulous attention to all the other songs. He says that he also does not want to be typecast into a particular genre or contain himself to one strict style. His other earlier released single ‘Sambandha’, steadily picking up on popularity charts is also on the album. According to Paudel the album has a song for everyone and that its variety is the unique selling point. Albert Bajracharya, producer of the album says that it was Paudel’s potential that drove him to produce the album. — HNS