Ajit Rai Explained

Ajit Rai
Birth Place:Buxar, Bihar
Occupation:Indian film and theatre critic and cultural journalist

Ajit Rai[1] is an Indian film and theatre critic and cultural journalist.[2] [3] [4] He is associated with Jansatta and The Indian Express.

Early life

Rai was born in Kasian village in Buxar district of Bihar.

Works

He has served as the editor of Rang Prasang, journal of National School of Drama, Ministry of Culture Government of India, New Delhi.[5] Over the years he has been covering various International Film Festivals like Cannes International Film Festival, El Gouna Film Festival, and Cairo International Film Festival.[6] [7] He is the director of Raipur Film Festival, Azamgarh Film Festival and Haryana International Film Festival.[8] [9] [10] [11] He is also the member of International Farmer Film Festival and festival coordinator of the Media International Film Festival. He is also a member of the selection committee for the Meta Awards.[12] [13]

References

  1. Web site: Indian film festival makes a tribute to farmers. 2012-05-07. 2021-09-18. Deutsche Welle. en-GB.
  2. Web site: 2012-04-10. A Hundred Miles to Go. 2021-09-18. The Indian Express. en.
  3. Web site: Ajit Rai to share his opinion on World Cinema today. 2021-09-18. The Pioneer. en.
  4. Web site: Here is a lowdown on which film sold for how much on OTT. 2021-09-18. Tribuneindia News Service. en.
  5. Web site: Noted film critic Ajit Rai will be gracing the Egyptian Film Festival. 2021-09-18. Dispatch news. en.
  6. Web site: अरब सिनेमा का पसंदीदा विषय बनता जा रहा है शरणार्थी समस्या, राजनीतिक अस्थिरता और स्त्री सशक्तिकरण. 2021-09-18. Amar Ujala. hi.
  7. Web site: Cairo International Film Festival unveils dates for 43rd edition.. 2021-09-18. Dispatch news. en.
  8. Web site: December 14, 2015. Anuja. Jaiswal. Chhattisgarh to host international film festival in April. 2021-09-18. The Times of India. en.
  9. Web site: 2011-10-06. Now Showing:Jafar Panahi in Jatland. 2021-09-18. The Indian Express. en.
  10. Web site: April 8, 2016. RIFF director Rai says state films need better content Raipur News – Times of India. 2021-09-18. The Times of India. en.
  11. Web site: Azamgarh International Film Festival. 2021-09-18. azamgarhinternationalfilmfestival.com.
  12. Web site: 10 META nominated plays to be staged in Delhi. 2021-09-18. IANS Life. en.
  13. Web site: Selection Committee – Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards. 2021-09-18. en.

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