'Ray' trailer out: Netflix promises a modern take on Satyajit Ray's classics

Mumbai: The trailer of the upcoming Netflix anthology "Ray" got released today, June 8. Featuring Manoj Bajpayee, Ali Fazal, Harshvardhan Kapoor and Kay Kay Menon in the lead roles, the anthology comprises four stories based on the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray.

The stories titled "Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa", "Forget Me Not", "Bahrupiya" and "Spotlight" centres on themes of "ego, revenge, envy, and betrayal."

Two of the stories are directed by Srijit Mukherji, with Abhishek Chaubey and Vasan Bala calling the shots on one each.

Talking about his segment "Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa", Abhishek Chaubey said: "I'm drawn to stories that twist with whimsy and humour. Hardly anyone crafts those better than Satyajit Ray and a chance to tell this story is a great opportunity for me. With Manoj Bajpayee and Gajraj Rao playing off each other on screen, Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa, I hope is as much of a joy to watch as it was to make. Super stoked about the show and can't wait for people to watch it!"

Srijit Mukherji, who directed "Feluda Pherot" based on Ray's Feluda adventures in Bangla recently, films "Forget Me Not" and "Bahrupiya".

Overwhelmed with joy on being part of the project, Mukerji said:"Satyajit Ray has been a big inspiration in my life. After faithfully bringing two stories of Ray to life in Feluda Pherot, it is an honour and fulfilling to reinterpret two more stories of Ray in a decidedly darker space."

Vasan Bala, who directs "Spotlight" is also thrilled about the opportunity that let him work with a brilliant cast.

"It's an opportunity that led me to collaborate with wonderful talent. It's a pulpy, quirky, music-filled tale of very interesting characters. Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Radhika Madan, Akanksha Ranjan Kapoor and Chandan Roy Sanyal are in crackling form. Can't wait for the audience to watch and react to it," Bala said.

The anthology produced by Ajit Andhare, Viacom 18, and Tipping Point is slated to be released on June 25.