Overview

• The restored 4K version of Satyajit Ray’s 'Aranyer Din Ratri' premiered in the Cannes Classics section on May 20, 2025, to prolonged applause.
• Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal, stars of the original film, attended the screening alongside Wes Anderson, who played a key role in the six-year restoration project.
• The restoration was spearheaded by Martin Scorsese’s The Film Foundation and Shivendra Singh Dungarpur’s Film Heritage Foundation, in collaboration with Janus Films and the Criterion Collection.
• Tagore credited Ray as her mentor, emphasizing his role in shaping her career and introducing her to the global stage through his films.
• Tagore has urged for the restored film’s theatrical release in India and advocated for broader preservation efforts to make Indian cinema classics accessible to new generations.