Amader Katha

• Author: Bijoya Roy
• Genre: Autobiography - Biography - Memoirs
• Cover: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788177566871
• Pages: 586
• Weight: 1188 grams

Key Highlights:

• A life story of Bijoya Roy, the wife of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray.
• Describes her unique and colorful journey, both inside and outside the family.
• Details her marriage with Satyajit Ray, how they complemented each other in life and work.
• Their legendary partnership and seamless connection in both personal and professional spheres.
• The book uncovers numerous unknown incidents, stories, and conversations, bringing out the essence of her life and the life of Satyajit Ray.
• Bijoya Roy writes about her childhood, youth, and the journey she shared with Satyajit Ray in great detail, unveiling various facets of his life and their shared experiences.
• "Amader Katha" is not only a recount of her life but also an intimate history of Satyajit Ray and the people around him.
• Through the pages, we get to know the untold stories, many famous faces, and the historical moments that shaped their times.

About the Author, Bijoya Roy:

• Born in October 1917 in Patna.
• Daughter of Charuchandra Das, a renowned barrister, and Madhuri Devi, sister of Basantidevi, the wife of Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das.
• After her father’s death in 1931, she moved to Kolkata and was raised in a joint family.
• Studied music under her aunt Sahana Devi, mastering various forms of Rabindra Sangeet, classical, and semi-classical songs.
• Completed her education with B.A. in English Honours from Ashutosh College.
• Worked as a teacher at Komala Girls’ School and Bethune School.
• Acted in the film "Rabindra Nath's Shesher Rokkha" and later moved to Mumbai, where she starred in "Rajani" and "Mashal".
• Married Satyajit Ray in 1949 after a formal wedding arranged by his mother, Suprabha Devi.
• Worked as a volunteer at Mother Teresa's "Nirmal Hriday" for four years.
• Was a constant companion of Satyajit Ray in his film career and international film festivals.