{"product_id":"bishay-chalachchitra","title":"Bishay Chalachchitra","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: সত্যজিৎ রায় (Satyajit Ray)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chalachchitra (Cinema)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover: \u003c\/strong\u003ePaperback \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788170666226\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 140 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBishay Chalachchitra\u003c\/strong\u003e is a collection of \u003cstrong\u003eSatyajit Ray's writings on cinema\u003c\/strong\u003e, where he reflects on his entry into the world of films and his views on filmmaking. Ray's involvement in Indian cinema is compared to \u003cstrong\u003eGulliver's journey in Lilliput\u003c\/strong\u003e—a giant in a land of dwarfs. When he began making films, the general quality of Indian cinema was mediocre, with only a few films attempting to rise above it. Ray's work aimed to \u003cstrong\u003eelevate\u003c\/strong\u003e the standard of filmmaking, and over time, he earned both \u003cstrong\u003epraise\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecriticism\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Ray discusses various aspects of cinema, including his experiences, responses to critiques, and personal thoughts. His reflections are insightful, clear, and full of humor, and the book serves as a \u003cstrong\u003emust-read\u003c\/strong\u003e for any film enthusiast. It includes his \u003cstrong\u003epersonal experiences\u003c\/strong\u003e, answers to criticisms, and his continuous efforts to improve the art of filmmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book offers a glimpse into the \u003cstrong\u003emind of one of the greatest filmmakers\u003c\/strong\u003e of India and his perspective on the growth and development of Indian cinema. Ray’s rich experiences and vast knowledge make this book an \u003cstrong\u003einvaluable resource\u003c\/strong\u003e for cinephiles and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatyajit Ray\u003c\/strong\u003e, born on \u003cstrong\u003eMay 2, 1921\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Kolkata\u003c\/strong\u003e (then Calcutta), was a globally renowned filmmaker and writer. He was the only son of \u003cstrong\u003eSukumar Ray\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSuprabha Ray\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ray's schooling was at \u003cstrong\u003eBallygunge Government High School\u003c\/strong\u003e, and he graduated from \u003cstrong\u003ePresidency College\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1940\u003c\/strong\u003e. Later, he joined \u003cstrong\u003eShantiniketan\u003c\/strong\u003e but left in 1942 due to the ongoing political unrest in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e1943\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ray started his professional career with the advertising agency \u003cstrong\u003eD.J. Keymer\u003c\/strong\u003e. During this period, he also won awards for his book covers and illustrations, and began writing screenplays. His first film, \u003cstrong\u003ePather Panchali\u003c\/strong\u003e, was released in \u003cstrong\u003e1955\u003c\/strong\u003e and won the \u003cstrong\u003eBest Film\u003c\/strong\u003e award at the \u003cstrong\u003eCannes Film Festival\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRay is best known for his \u003cstrong\u003eApu Trilogy\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pather Panchali, Aparajito, and Apur Sansar) and for creating iconic characters like \u003cstrong\u003eFeluda\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Shanku\u003c\/strong\u003e. He also made significant contributions to literature, writing science fiction, detective stories, novels, and essays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was awarded the \u003cstrong\u003eBharat Ratna\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLegion of Honour\u003c\/strong\u003e (France), and many prestigious awards, including the \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Lion\u003c\/strong\u003e (Venice) and a special \u003cstrong\u003eOscar\u003c\/strong\u003e for Lifetime Achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatyajit Ray\u003c\/strong\u003e passed away on \u003cstrong\u003eApril 23, 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire filmmakers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49511512146224,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9788170666226","price":190.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-bishay-chalachchitra-40106887217456.jpg?v=1775956641","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/bishay-chalachchitra","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}