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In pictures: Centenary exhibition on Satyajit Ray comes to a close

Lobby cards, pressbooks, posters, costumes and props designed by the maestro were on display at the month-long show

My Kolkata Web Desk Published 15.03.22, 06:20 PM
A centenary show depicting the lesser-known aspects of auteur Satyajit Ray’s works concluded its proceedings on Monday, March 14, at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity, Anandapur. The Satyajit Ray Centenary Show (Volume 1) had begun on February 13
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A centenary show depicting the lesser-known aspects of auteur Satyajit Ray’s works concluded its proceedings on Monday, March 14, at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity, Anandapur. The Satyajit Ray Centenary Show (Volume 1) had begun on February 13

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Photographer Nemai Ghosh’s monochromatic documentation of the maestro at work. Ray, who was a versatile genius, left his indelible creative mark on the cultural landscape other than cinema.
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Photographer Nemai Ghosh’s monochromatic documentation of the maestro at work. Ray, who was a versatile genius, left his indelible creative mark on the cultural landscape other than cinema.

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Various posters of Ray’s films, including the ones on the Apu trilogy, were on display. Ray, who had a gamut of films in his kitty, made his directorial debut with ‘Pather Panchali’
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Various posters of Ray’s films, including the ones on the Apu trilogy, were on display. Ray, who had a gamut of films in his kitty, made his directorial debut with ‘Pather Panchali’

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Costumes used in films by Ray included the ones (above) worn by Paresh Chandra Dutt, a character essayed by veteran actor Tulsi Chakrabarti in ‘Parash Pathar’ (The Philosopher’s Stone) in 1958. The centenary show organised by Kolkata Centre for Creativity in association with Gallery Rasa showcased lobby cards, pressbooks, posters, costumes and props designed by Ray
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Costumes used in films by Ray included the ones (above) worn by Paresh Chandra Dutt, a character essayed by veteran actor Tulsi Chakrabarti in ‘Parash Pathar’ (The Philosopher’s Stone) in 1958. The centenary show organised by Kolkata Centre for Creativity in association with Gallery Rasa showcased lobby cards, pressbooks, posters, costumes and props designed by Ray

Suvendu Das/My Kolkata
Some candid frames of the filmmaker who wore many hats in his life. He was a graphic designer of critical repute. He also edited a children's magazine called ‘Sandesh’. He was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1984, India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna in 1992 and the Commander of the National Order of the Legion of Honour, the highest decoration in France in 1987.
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Some candid frames of the filmmaker who wore many hats in his life. He was a graphic designer of critical repute. He also edited a children's magazine called ‘Sandesh’. He was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1984, India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna in 1992 and the Commander of the National Order of the Legion of Honour, the highest decoration in France in 1987.

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A lobby card with a short descriptive piece on ‘Parash Pathar’ (1958).
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A lobby card with a short descriptive piece on ‘Parash Pathar’ (1958).

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The remarkable events of Ray’s life depicted through a timeline infographic — his birth, his education and his films till 1959
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The remarkable events of Ray’s life depicted through a timeline infographic — his birth, his education and his films till 1959

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The timeline infographic shows the maestro’s films from 1966 to 1976
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The timeline infographic shows the maestro’s films from 1966 to 1976

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The timeline infographic shows the maestro’s films from 1976 to 1991 and a shot of his Academy (Oscar) Award acceptance speech from his deathbed.
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The timeline infographic shows the maestro’s films from 1976 to 1991 and a shot of his Academy (Oscar) Award acceptance speech from his deathbed.

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Front pages of newspapers carrying news of Ray’s demise. The master filmmaker passed away on April 23, 1992. Ray was awarded an Oscar for Lifetime Achievement at his hospital bed shortly before his death.
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Front pages of newspapers carrying news of Ray’s demise. The master filmmaker passed away on April 23, 1992. Ray was awarded an Oscar for Lifetime Achievement at his hospital bed shortly before his death.

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