Born on May 2, 1921, Ray’s artistic journey began in the realm of commercial art before he became a filmmaker. His encounter with French filmmaker Jean Renoir and his experience with Vittorio De Sica's groundbreaking film “Bicycle Thieves” during a trip to London were pivotal, steering him toward independent filmmaking.
Bandyopadhyay subsequently became Ray’s greatest creative inspiration. Once the prodigal son of Bengal, passed away in 1950, Ray’s mission had just begun.
Sometimes through film, sometimes through books, he has shaped many young minds. Many of us develop our early social values, principles, taste for art and eye for aesthetics from Ray
The Indian artists whose names graced the list were but few. Benode Behari, Nandalal, Ramkinkar, Rabindranath, Abanindranath and for a change Jamini Roy. No artist from Bombay could find favour in this elite list.
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