In 1955, a boy called Apu entered the hearts of people across the globe. And with him began Satyajit Ray's magical journey into the world of cinema.
With his first film, 'Pather Panchali' Satyajit Ray put India on the map of international cinema. Winning accolades at film festivals and innumerable awards including an Oscar for Lifetime Achievement. Satyajit Ray was much more than a film maker. He was a writer of fiction whose detective stories and science fiction became best sellers in Bengal. A composer who created the music for his films, the editor of a popular children's magazine and a pioneering graphic artist. In this book, discover the multifaceted genius of a man who became India's master of the moving image.
The Charitavali Series:
Charitavali is a series of biographies dedicated to the legendary figures of India. The series present the lives of great kings, freedom fighters, political thinkers social reformers, pioneers of industry, eminent scientists, philosophers, artists, musicians, dancers and film stars, writers and sport people.
These biographies have been written for the reader who is curious about the life, achievements and character of these legends. Full of fascinating stories and facts, written in an easy, story telling style, these biographies will make these great Indians and their times come alive for the reader.
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