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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Hundred Miles to Go. The Indian Express(10 April 2012). Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Noted film critic Ajit Rai will be gracing the Egyptian Film Festival. Dispatch news. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ↑ Cairo International Film Festival unveils dates for Template:Sic 43rd edition.. Dispatch news. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ↑ Chhattisgarh to host international film festival in April, Jaiswal, Anuja. The Times of India(14 December 2015). 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(25 July 2025). Retrieved 26 July 2025.