Satyajit Ray - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 02, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Died | April 23, 1992 (age 70) |
| Birthplace | Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India (now Kolkata, West Bengal, India) |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering director of the Apu Trilogy and a major figure in world cinema. |
Intro
Satyajit Ray was a renowned Indian film director, screenwriter, author, and composer, widely considered one of the greatest filmmakers of the 20th century. He is best known for his work in Bengali cinema, notably for directing the acclaimed 'Apu Trilogy' (Pather Panchali, Aparajito, Apur Sansar), which brought Indian cinema to international prominence. Ray's storytelling, visual style, and humanistic approach made a significant impact on world cinema.
Early Life & Background
Satyajit Ray was born into a prominent Bengali family with a rich literary and artistic heritage. His father, Sukumar Ray, was a renowned Bengali writer and illustrator. Ray studied at Presidency College, Kolkata and later at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan, founded by Rabindranath Tagore, where he was influenced by both Eastern and Western art.
Career Highlights
- Directed the internationally acclaimed Apu Trilogy: Pather Panchali (1955), Aparajito (1956), Apur Sansar (1959)
- Won an honorary Academy Award in 1992 for Lifetime Achievement
- Received the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1992
- Directed over 36 films including feature films, documentaries, and shorts
- Received numerous international awards, including at Cannes, Berlin, and Venice film festivals
Trivia
- Ray was also a prolific writer, especially for children and young adults, creating characters like Feluda and Professor Shonku
- He composed music for many of his own films
- Ray was awarded the Legion of Honour by the President of France in 1987
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When was Satyajit Ray born?
Satyajit Ray was born the 2 May 1921.
Where is Satyajit Ray from?
Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India (now Kolkata, West Bengal, India).
On His Birth-Day
About May 2nd, 1921, in brief:
- Historical events: Significant inter-communal violence erupted in Jaffa, British Mandate Palestine, triggered by tensions between Jewish political factions and local Arab populations. The riots, initiated by a Jewish Communist Party march through the Manshiyya neighborhood, escalated into widespread conflict involving Jews, Christians, Arabs, and Muslims, resulting in at least 40 fatalities.
- Day of the week: May 2nd, 1921 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
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- Popular movie: Peck's Bad Boy directed by Sam Wood
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