Ritwik Ghatak - The Celluloid Rebel | By Shoma A. Chatterji | Revised Edition | Rupa Publication ( English Medium )

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Ritwik Ghatak - The Celluloid Rebel | By Shoma A. Chatterji | Revised Edition | Rupa Publication ( English Medium ).

Book Description:

“Ritwik Ghatak – The Celluloid Rebel” is a critical biography of Ritwik Ghatak, one of India’s most iconic and radical filmmakers. Written by National Award-winning film scholar Shoma A. Chatterji, the book offers an in-depth exploration of Ghatak’s life, his ideology, and his pioneering contributions to Indian cinema.

Known for films like Meghe Dhaka Tara, Subarnarekha, and Komal Gandhar, Ritwik Ghatak brought post-Partition trauma, social displacement, and cultural loss to the cinematic forefront. This book explores Ghatak’s artistic genius, his personal struggles, and his reputation as a visionary filmmaker who was often misunderstood in his time but revered in retrospect.

Combining archival research, interviews, and film analysis, the book is a must-read for students of film, history, and Bengali cultural studies, as well as admirers of Indian parallel cinema.

Key Features:

Critical biography of legendary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak

Written by Dr. Shoma A. Chatterji, renowned film critic and academic

Offers analysis of Ghatak’s films, themes, and visual style

Explores Partition, exile, and socio-political unrest in Ghatak’s work

Discusses his role in Indian New Wave cinema

Incorporates rare anecdotes, interviews, and photographs

Highlights his legacy as an intellectual and cultural rebel

Ideal for film students, scholars, and cinephiles

Published by Rupa, known for accessible academic works

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Product Details

SKU / BOOK Code:	Rupa-Ritwik-Ghatak-(E)
Publisher:	Rupa Publication
Author:	Shoma A. Chatterji
Binding Type:	Paperback
No. of Pages:	As Per Publication
ISBN-10:	NA
ISBN-13:	NA
Edition:	Revised Edition
Language:	English Medium
Publish Year:	2025-06
Weight (g):	2600
Product Condition:	New
Reading Age:	Above 10 Years
Country of Origin:	India
Genre:	Fiction
Manufacturer:	Rupa Publication
Importer:	Rupa Publication
Packer:	Fullfilled by Supplier

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Ritwik Ghatak - The Celluloid Rebel | By Shoma A. Chatterji | Revised Edition | Rupa Publication ( English Medium ).

Book Description:

“Ritwik Ghatak – The Celluloid Rebel” is a critical biography of Ritwik Ghatak, one of India’s most iconic and radical filmmakers. Written by National Award-winning film scholar Shoma A. Chatterji, the book offers an in-depth exploration of Ghatak’s life, his ideology, and his pioneering contributions to Indian cinema.

Known for films like Meghe Dhaka Tara, Subarnarekha, and Komal Gandhar, Ritwik Ghatak brought post-Partition trauma, social displacement, and cultural loss to the cinematic forefront. This book explores Ghatak’s artistic genius, his personal struggles, and his reputation as a visionary filmmaker who was often misunderstood in his time but revered in retrospect.

Combining archival research, interviews, and film analysis, the book is a must-read for students of film, history, and Bengali cultural studies, as well as admirers of Indian parallel cinema.

Key Features:

Critical biography of legendary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak

Written by Dr. Shoma A. Chatterji, renowned film critic and academic

Offers analysis of Ghatak’s films, themes, and visual style

Explores Partition, exile, and socio-political unrest in Ghatak’s work

Discusses his role in Indian New Wave cinema

Incorporates rare anecdotes, interviews, and photographs

Highlights his legacy as an intellectual and cultural rebel

Ideal for film students, scholars, and cinephiles

Published by Rupa, known for accessible academic works

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