Satyajit Ray

Born May 2, 1921 (age 105)Calcutta

Satyajit Ray was an Indian filmmaker, regarded as one of the greatest auteurs of world cinema. Ray was born in the city of Calcutta into a Bengali family prominent in the world of arts and literature. Ray received many major awards in his career, including 32 Indian National Film Awards, a number of awards at international film festivals and award ceremonies, and an Academy Award in 1992. The Government of India honoured him with the Bharat Ratna in 1992.

Acting (1)

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1959Apur Sansar (The World of Apu)Actor

Direction (4)

1977Shatranj Ke KhilariDirector
1959Apur Sansar (The World of Apu)Director
1956AparajitoDirector
1955Pather PanchaliDirector

Writing (4)

1977Shatranj Ke KhilariScreenplay
1959Apur Sansar (The World of Apu)Writer
1956AparajitoScreenplay
1955Pather PanchaliScreenplay

Music (1)

1977Shatranj Ke KhilariMusic

Production (1)

1959Apur Sansar (The World of Apu)Producer

Articles featuring Satyajit Ray

The Apu Trilogy – Satyajit Ray's Cinematic Jewel Still Relevant in the 21st Century"Do all fathers have pigtails?" is the heartbreaking question asked by a young boy who knows that his father is alive somewhere in Calcutta but whom he has…