Ajit Rai
Ajit Rai | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 October 1967 Buxar, Bihar, India |
| Died | 23 July 2025 (aged 57) |
| Occupation(s) | Indian film and theatre critic, cultural journalist |
Ajit Rai (1 October 1967 – 23 July 2025) was an Indian film and theatre critic and cultural journalist.[1][2][3] He was associated with Jansatta and The Indian Express.[2]
Early life
Rai was born in Kasian village in Buxar district of Bihar, on 1 October 1967.[4][5]
Work
Rai served as the editor of Rang Prasang, journal of National School of Drama, Ministry of Culture Government of India, New Delhi.[2][4] Over the years he covered various International Film Festivals, including Cannes International Film Festival, El Gouna Film Festival, and Cairo International Film Festival.[6][7]
He was the director of Raipur Film Festival, Azamgarh Film Festival and Haryana International Film Festival.[8][9][10][11] Rai was also the member of International Farmer Film Festival and festival coordinator of the Media International Film Festival,[5][1] and a member of the selection committee for the Meta Awards.[12][13]
Death
Rai died on 23 July 2025, at the age of 57.[14]
References
- ^ a b "A Hundred Miles to Go". The Indian Express. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ a b c "Ajit Rai to share his opinion on World Cinema today". The Pioneer. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ "Here is a lowdown on which film sold for how much on OTT". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Noted film critic Ajit Rai will be gracing the Egyptian Film Festival". Dispatch news. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Indian film festival makes a tribute to farmers". Deutsche Welle. 7 May 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ "अरब सिनेमा का पसंदीदा विषय बनता जा रहा है शरणार्थी समस्या, राजनीतिक अस्थिरता और स्त्री सशक्तिकरण". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ "Cairo International Film Festival unveils dates for it's [sic] 43rd edition". Dispatch news. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ Jaiswal, Anuja (14 December 2015). "Chhattisgarh to host international film festival in April". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ "Now Showing:Jafar Panahi in Jatland". The Indian Express. 6 October 2011. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ "RIFF director Rai says state films need better content | Raipur News – Times of India". The Times of India. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ "Azamgarh International Film Festival". azamgarhinternationalfilmfestival.com. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ "10 META nominated plays to be staged in Delhi". IANS Life. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ "Selection Committee – Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards". Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ "Buxar Film Critic Passes Away". MSN News. 25 July 2025. Retrieved 26 July 2025.