2. Introduction
Name : Satyajit Ray Chowdhury
Born : may 2,1921
Died : April 23,1992
Occupation: Director, Fiction writer,
publisher,illustrator,music composer, Graphic
designer ,film critic
3. Childhood and Family background
Born in a renowned Bengali family
Grandfather-Upendrokishor Ray Chowdhury
Father - Shukumer Ray Chowdhury ( Died in
1923)
Mother - Shuprova Ray
4. Education
Ballygunge Government high school, Calcutta
BA in Economics, University of Calcutta
Went to “Viswa-Bharoti University” at Shantiniketon
in 1940
5. Career
Joined as a "junior visualizer” ,1943
Founder of “Calcutta Film Society” ,1947
Posted to headquarter in London ,1950
He started as film director in 1955 ,First film
‘Pother Pachali’
6. Influences :
• Make aware about ancient religious
orthodoxy
• Respect womenSocial
• His creations reflects the practical life
• Icon of Bengali literature and also enrich
global literature
Film &
Literature
• Develop the way of thinking
• Expand imaginary powerPersonal
development