Satyajit Ray was a famous Indian filmmaker, the music composer of the 20th century. He was born on 2 May 1921 in Calcutta into a Bengali Brahmo family of Bengali Kayastha and died on 23 April 1992 at Calcutta, West Bengal, India. Today on the occasion of Birthday of Satyajit Ray we want to share his details. Here you can check out his Biography, Winning Awards, Death Age, Books written by him, Family, Wiki & More.
Satyajit Ray At Young Age
Wiki/Biography-
Satyajit Ray who is a legend in Bollywood history. He was the greatest filmmaker of the 20th century. Was born in Kolkata city and started his career as a commercial artist. Ray directed 36 feature films and documentaries. He was also a music composer. He was awarded an honorary degree by Oxford University. His first film was Pather Panchali in 1955 that won 11 international awards. He did any popular films like Aparajito and Sour Sansar.
Satyajit Ray As Child
Awards
Satyajit Ray received many awards in his career including 32 Indian national film Awards, a Golden Lion, a Golden Bear, 2 Silver Bears, and many International awards in international film festivals. In 1992 the Government of India honored him with Bharat Ratna (highest civilian award).
Background
Satyajit Ray was from a very good background. His grandfather Upendrakishore Ray was writer philosopher and publisher and a leader in Brahmo Samaj. Ray studied at Ballygunge Government High School, Calcutta. after completing schooling he went to the Presidency College, Calcutta to complete his BA in economics. Though his interest was always in fine art his mother suggests him to join Visva Bharati University at Shantiniketan.
Career
Ray started work at D.J. Keymer, a British-run advertising agency, as a Junior Visualiser and his salary was 80 rupees per month. Here he learned about graphic design. Ray also worked for Signet Press, a new Publishing House started by DK Gupta. Ray founded Calcutta Film Society in 1947. They screened many foreign films, many of which Ray watched and seriously studied.
Personal Life & Family
Satyajit Ray and his Wife
In 1949 Ray married to Bijoya Das. The couple had a son Sandip who is Now a Film director. His father Sukumar Ray was a Bengali Humorous Poet and mother Suprabha Ray was Housewife.
Physical Appearance
Satyajit Ray was a very tall person. His height was approximately 6 ft 4 in (1.93m). He was very smart guy on that days. His personality was like a serious person. He was very fit and active person. His hair color was black and eyes color was also black.
Signature
Satyajit Ray Signature
Facts
- Satyajit Ray received many awards along with Bharat Ratna.
- He was famous in all over the world.
- He ranked at No 7 in the list of Top 10 Director in the world.
- Entertainment Magazine ranked Ray at No 25 in List of Top 50 greatest Director in the world.