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Dhritiman Chatterjee's 5 greatest film roles — 73rd birthday special

Over the years, Chatterjee has played distinguished roles in films carrying socially relevant messages. On his 73rd birthday (Chatterjee was born on 30 May 1945), we revisit his roles from five iconic films.

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The maverick Mrinal Sen's journey as a political filmmaker – Birthday special

Sen made groundbreaking films which not only painted the stark reality of society, but also stimulated a culture of awareness, analysis and disillusionment while using experimental approaches and techniques. And none of this was the result of sudden inspiration.

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Mrinal Sen: The filmmaker as ideologue

On the 94th birthday of the master filmmaker, we look at how his films stand out from his other great contemporary, Satyajit Ray.