Pen, Ink, Paint: Satyajit Ray at 100

To celebrate the centenary year of Satyajit Ray, legendary filmmaker, writer, illustrator and music composer, a series of programmes will be organised in virtual and physical mode throughout the year. The programmes will include exhibitions, films – documentary and features, talks and discussions to try to present both the known and lesser known aspects of Satyajit Ray.

Satyajit Ray
[136 min; 1985; English]
A film by Shyam Benegal
Produced by Films Division

Satyajit Ray is seen on the sets and at home through the lens of film director Shyam Benegal. In conversation with a fellow artist for whom he has considerable respect, Ray opens up in a manner rarely seen, reminiscing about his childhood and growing years, discussing his oeuvre, responding to questions on his craft and exploring memories immortalized in his films. The result is a discovery of the private person as much as a look at his work – a close-up of a major presence in world cinema.

The film brings together a rare selection of visual material documenting Ray as designer, illustrator, film director and scriptwriter.