Satyajit Rays 97th birth anniversary Five films by legendary filmmaker movie buffs should watch before they die

Satyajit Ray, whose Apu Trilogy of a childhood, youth and manhood is one of the most luminous series in the history of Indian cinema, has been remembered on his 97th birth anniversary on Wednesday. Paying her tribute to the film veteran, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to micro-blogging site Twitter and said, 'Remembering the great director and writer Satyajit Ray on his birth anniversary'. Ray's filmography boasts international classics such as Pather Panchali, Apu's trilogy, Jalsaghar, Charulata, Teen Kanya and Shatranj Ke Khiladi. He was one of the few directors who used to make a storyboard for his every film. In 1992, Ray was awarded an Honorary Oscar for Lifetime Achievement. He was unable to attend the ceremony due to his illness and gave his acceptance speech via live video feed from a hospital bed in Kolkata. The National Award-winning director died on April 23, 1992, at the age of 71.

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