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Satyajit Ray
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Satyajit Ray

Musician · born May 2, 1921 · died 1992

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Satyajit Ray was an Indian film director, screenwriter, author, lyricist, magazine editor, illustrator, calligrapher, and composer. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential film directors in the history of cinema.

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Milestones, by age

Dated facts from Wikidata; ages marked “about” come from year-only dates.

  1. 34Notable work: Pather PanchaliAugust 26, 1955
  2. 35Notable work: AparajitoOctober 11, 1956
  3. ~36Named Golden Lion1957
  4. 37Notable work: Apur SansarMay 1, 1959
  5. ~43Notable work: Charulata1964
  6. ~44Named Padma Bhushan1965
  7. ~52Named Golden Bear1973
  8. ~55Named Padma Vibhushan1976
  9. ~71Named Bharat Ratna1992
  10. ~71Received the Academy Honorary Award1992

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