Satyajit Ray
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Summary
Satyajit Ray was born in 100A, Garpar Road[1]. He died in Kolkata[2]. He worked as a film director[3], writer[4], composer[5], film producer[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,796 views/month, #1,697 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Kolkata[9]
- Father: Sukumar Ray[10]
- Mother: Suprabha Ray[11]
- Spouse: Bijoya Ray[12]
- Child: Sandip Ray[13]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[14], Dominion of India[15], India[16]
- Native language: Bangla[17]
- Occupation: film editor[18], lyricist[19], journalist[20], songwriter[21], children's writer[22], painter[23], cinematographer[24], poet[25], film critic[26], filmmaker[27]
- Educated at: University of Calcutta[28], Visva-Bharati University[29], Ballygunge Government High School[30], Presidency University[31]
- Award received: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[32], Commander of the Legion of Honour[33], Ramon Magsaysay Award[34], National Film Award for Best Bengali Feature Film[35], National Film Award for Best Feature Film[36], Golden Lion[37], National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film[38], National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film[39], BAFTA Award for Best Film[40], Sutherland Trophy[41], National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film[42], Silver Bear for Best Director[43], Padma Bhushan[44], National Film Award for Best Screenplay[45]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[46]
- Sex or gender: male[47]
Why It Matters
Satyajit Ray has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
He has been cited as an influence by Bertrand Tavernier[50], a film director[51], 1941–2021[52], of France[53], awarded the Louis Delluc Prize[54], specialised in film direction[55].
Works attributed to him include Sonar Kella[56], a film[57]; Joi Baba Felunath[58], a film[59]; and Our Films, Their Films[60], a written work[61].
FAQs
Where was Satyajit Ray born?
Satyajit Ray was born in 100A, Garpar Road[1].
Where did Satyajit Ray die?
Satyajit Ray passed away in Kolkata[2].
Who were Satyajit Ray's parents?
Satyajit Ray's father was Sukumar Ray[10]. Satyajit Ray's mother was Suprabha Ray[11].
Who was Satyajit Ray married to?
Satyajit Ray's spouses include Bijoya Ray[12].
What did Satyajit Ray do for work?
Satyajit Ray worked as a film director[3], writer[4], composer[5], film producer[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did Satyajit Ray go to school?
Satyajit Ray was educated at University of Calcutta[28], Visva-Bharati University[29], Ballygunge Government High School[30], and Presidency University[31].
What awards did Satyajit Ray receive?
Honors received include Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[32], Commander of the Legion of Honour[33], Ramon Magsaysay Award[34], and National Film Award for Best Bengali Feature Film[35].
Who did Satyajit Ray influence?
Satyajit Ray has been cited as an influence by Bertrand Tavernier[50].