Satyajit Ray, an enigma: Unseen pictures of Bengal's 'Manik'
ET OnlineMay 2, 2023
At Nandan
Satyajit Ray with then Bengal Chief Minister Jyoti Basu at the inauguration of cultural centre Nandan on May 2, 1985. The iconic logo of Nandan has been designed by Ray.
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With Sharmila Tagore
Satyajit Ray speaking with actor Sharmila Tagore at 17th annual 'Filmfare' award presentation function held at Shanmukhananda hall in Bombay on April 19, 1970.
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Receiving D.Litt
Satyajit Ray receiving honorary degree of D.litt from Vice-Chancellor of Delhi university Mr. G.S. Pathak (right) at Delhi university on May 15, 1973.
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Srimanta Sankaradeva
Satyajit Ray receiving the 'Srimanta Sankaradeva' award from the Assam Chief Minister Mr. Prafulla Mahanta at his residence in Calcutta on October 11, 1989.
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Influence on France
Satyajit Ray embraced by then French President Mr. Francois Mitterrand, after decorating him with the legion of honour, the highest cultural honour of France at a function at the national library in Calcutta of February 2,1989.
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At Bombay, for Nayak
Charity Premier of Ray’s film ‘Nayak’, in aid of ‘ Bangla Bhasha Prasar Samiti in Bombay on January 20, 1967 at Lotus Theatre. Picture shows Mr. P.K. Ray - President of Bangla Bhasha Prasar Samiti (left) and film actor Shashi Kapoor (right).
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A friend indeed
Satyajit Ray receiving a donation during the drive organised by film stars and technicians in Calcutta on March 27, 1966, to collect funds for the relief of those affected by the disturbances in West Bengal.
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Golden Lion
Ray with ‘Golden Lion' award, which he received at Venice film festival. (Picture taken on September 1982).
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Sounds
Ray at the sound studio in Bombay, 1991. The director turned into a musician as he composed the music for all his films after 1961.
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