Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Exhibition Showcases Satyajit Ray Through the Lens of Nemai Ghosh
Imagine a famous filmmaker named Satyajit Ray, like a movie star but for making movies.
A photographer named Nemai Ghosh followed him around for 25 years, taking pictures of him at work.
These pictures are now in an art show in Kolkata!
The show has 150 photos, some black and white, some in color, showing Ray directing and being creative.
It's like seeing a sneak peek into how a master creates movies.
Ghosh took photos of other interesting people too, and now we get to see this cool art show of Satyajit Ray and many others!
An exhibition in Kolkata showcases 150 photographs by Nemai Ghosh, Satyajit Ray's 'photo-biographer'.
The exhibition, titled 'Light and Shadow: Satyajit Ray Through Nemai Ghosh’s Lens,' opened on July 18 and runs until September 13.
Nemai Ghosh captured Ray for 25 years, creating portraits of the artist at work.
Ghosh's work includes both black and white and color photographs, with some colored works being shown for the first time.
Ghosh photographed various subjects beyond Ray, including Bengali theatre stalwarts and tribal communities.
- Who
- Nemai Ghosh, Satyajit Ray.
- What
- An exhibition of photographs by Nemai Ghosh, Satyajit Ray's 'photo-biographer'.
- When
- Opened July 18, runs until September 13.
- Where
- Alipore Museum, Kolkata.
- Why
- To showcase Ghosh's photographs of Ray and his work.
Exhibition Focus and Content
Showcasing the Master's Work
Image Selection
Exhibition Focus and Content
Some feel that newer images should be showcased from the larger collection.
Showcasing the Master's Work
The exhibition features 150 works showcasing a specific period of Nemai Ghosh's work, with some pieces being shown for the first time.
- Exhibition Title
- Light and Shadow: Satyajit Ray Through Nemai Ghosh’s Lens
- Photographer
- Nemai Ghosh
- Subject
- Satyajit Ray
- Location
- Alipore Museum, Kolkata
- Opening Date
- July 18
- Exhibition Duration
- Runs until September 13