A pictorial tribute to Satyajit Ray on his 98th birth anniversary

On Satyajit Ray's 98th birth anniversary, here's a pictorial tribute to the legendary filmmaker. Ray not only placed Indian cinema on the global cinematic map but his work also inspired many acclaimed filmmakers. (Express archive photo)

Satyajit Ray’s first film Pather Panchali took three years to complete. (Express archive photo)

Sharmila Tagore made her film debut at the age of 14 with Satyajit Ray's film Apur Sansar. (Express archive photo)

Satyajit Ray described the tragedy king of Bollywood Dilip Kumar as an 'ultimate method actor'. (Express archive photo)

Satyajit Ray even delved into the genres of fantasy, science fiction, detective dramas and historical dramas in his later years. (Express archive photo)

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded Satyajit Ray an Honorary Academy Award in 1992. (Express archive photo)

Only after getting introduced to French director Jean Renoir did Satyajit Ray get especially interested in filmmaking. During his three-month stint in London, Ray watched a staggering 99 films but among them, Ladri di biciclette (Bicycle Thieves) by Vittorio De Sica had the most profound impact on him. It is said that he walked out of the theater determined to be a filmmaker. (Express archive photo)

Actor Amjad Khan and Victor Bannerjee with director Satyajit Ray in film Shatrang Ke Khilari. (Express archive photo)

Satyajit Ray with actor Moon Moon Sen. (Express archive photo)