Satyajit Ray Quotes

A collection of quotes by Satyajit Ray.

Satyajit Ray (1921-1992) was an eminent Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, music composer, and author. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest directors in the history of world cinema. Ray was born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), India, and came from a highly accomplished family. His grandfather, Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury, was a writer, composer, and illustrator, while his father, Sukumar Ray, was a renowned poet and writer.

After completing his education in economics, Ray began his career as a graphic designer and illustrator. In 1950, he co-founded the Calcutta Film Society, which exposed him to works of international cinema and influenced his later filmmaking style. Ray made his directorial debut with "Pather Panchali" in 1955, which garnered critical acclaim and marked the beginning of his Apu Trilogy, a series exploring the life of a fictional character named Apu. The trilogy, comprising "Aparajito" (1956) and "The World of Apu" (1959), brought Ray international recognition and several prestigious awards.

Throughout his career, Ray directed over 30 films, including adaptations of novels by Rabindranath Tagore. His films were known for their realistic portrayal of Indian society and dealt with various social, cultural, and existential themes. Ray's artistic approach combined his mastery of storytelling with a nuanced understanding of human emotions. He earned numerous accolades, including an Honorary Academy Award in 1992, shortly before his demise.

In addition to filmmaking, Ray also wrote several short stories, novels, and non-fiction essays. His works encompassed a wide range of genres, from science fiction and detective fiction to children's literature. Satyajit Ray remains an iconic figure in India's cinematic history, leaving behind a rich and enduring legacy that inspired countless filmmakers worldwide.

Most of the top actors and actresses may be working in ten o

Most of the top actors and actresses may be working in ten or twelve films at the same time, so they will give one director two hours and maybe shoot in Bombay in the morning and Madras in the evening. It happens.

Satyajit Ray

Morning

At the age when Bengali youth almost inevitably writes poetr

At the age when Bengali youth almost inevitably writes poetry, I was listening to European classical music.

Satyajit Ray

Age

I think they quite like me when I work because I'm one of th

I think they quite like me when I work because I'm one of the safer directors to back, because even if my films don't bring their costs in back home, once they're shown outside of India they manage to cover the costs.

Satyajit Ray

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