Satyajit Ray (May 2, 1921-April 23, 1992) was a renowned film director from West Bengal. Ray was born in Calcutta. He started his career as a commercial artist before making films. He was a great writer, good composer and one of the best dialogue writer.
His first feature film was ‘Pather Panchali’. This film was his most notable one for its realistic portrayal; of everyday life and artistic composition of his camera work that earned him worldwide recognition. He received many prestigious International/National awards for creation of this master piece.
He made 28 full length feature films and a few documentaries. His most famous films ‘Pather Panchali’, ‘Apajito’, ‘Apur Sansar’, ‘Charulata’, ‘Goppy Gyne Bagha Byne’, ‘Satranj Ke Khiladi’ (Hindi),’ Sadgati’ (Telefilm), ‘Nayak’ and ‘Aagantuk’ occupy a special place in the hearts of cine lovers.
The French Government awarded him ‘ The Legion of Honour’—the highest award in France. He also received many awards like the Magasaysay award (1967) and Dada Saheb Phalke award (1984). He was awarded ‘Bharat Ratna’ in 1992. But the happiest moment in his life came when he was informed in his death bed of winning the special Oscar Award.
