Sujoy Ghosh to make short film on Satyajit Ray story

He authored several short stories and novels, primarily aimed at children. Feluda, the sleuth, and Professor Shonku, the scientist, in his science fiction stories are popular fictional characters created by him.

Anukul is the story of a robot servant who can think, talk and act like a human being. It was a story that was way ahead of its time.

finally .. i get to make a satyajit ray story. short film but one step at a time :))

— sujoy ghosh (@sujoy_g) March 24, 2017

the Ray story I am making is ANUKUL. if you can read up.. one of my top ten stories..

— sujoy ghosh (@sujoy_g) March 24, 2017

Satyajit Ray’s first film, Pather Panchali, won over 10 international awards. He received many major awards including honorary Oscar, which was presented to him by My Fair Lady actor Audrey Hepburn. He was also honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award and Bharat Ratna in 1992.

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Ghosh, also known for making films like Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh and Jhankaar Beats, helmed the critically acclaimed 2015 short film Ahalya.

Both Ahalya and Anukul had been popular short stories which were recited in a popular radio station in Kolkata every Sunday. The director has not named any cast or approximate timing of release but has created enough excitement with the announcement.