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Fans head to their mecca on Bishop Lefroy Road on Satyajit Ray’s 105th birth anniversary

Sandip Ray was present to welcome the enthusiastic crowd during their pilgrimage

My Kolkata Web Desk Published 02.05.26, 01:38 PM

Kolkatans paid tribute to Satyajit Ray on his 105th birth anniversary on Saturday morning, visiting his residence on Bishop Lefroy Road to offer their respects and take a guided walk through the home that chronicles his remarkable creative journey.

Sandip Ray was present to welcome the enthusiastic crowd.

A winding queue of fans stretched outside Ray’s Bishop Lefroy Road residence, patiently waiting their turn to step inside
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A winding queue of fans stretched outside Ray’s Bishop Lefroy Road residence, patiently waiting their turn to step inside

All pictures: Amit Datta
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Sandip Ray engaged in conversations with the visitors
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Sandip Ray engaged in conversations with the visitors

He also signed autographs for a queue of young fans
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He also signed autographs for a queue of young fans

Tollywood actor Supriyo Dutta was among the visitors who paused before a framed portrait of Satyajit Ray, offering flowers and prayer
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Tollywood actor Supriyo Dutta was among the visitors who paused before a framed portrait of Satyajit Ray, offering flowers and prayer

A Ray enthusiast was seen clicking a picture of Ray’s framed portrait while waiting in a queue in a corridor
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A Ray enthusiast was seen clicking a picture of Ray’s framed portrait while waiting in a queue in a corridor

Visitors also had the opportunity to admire the unique antique collections of Satyajit Ray, displayed on a table
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Visitors also had the opportunity to admire the unique antique collections of Satyajit Ray, displayed on a table

Many fans were seen waiting outside the residence of Satyajit Ray, leaning against a graffiti-covered wall adorned with portraits and glimpses from his creative journey
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Many fans were seen waiting outside the residence of Satyajit Ray, leaning against a graffiti-covered wall adorned with portraits and glimpses from his creative journey

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