Sukumar Ray

Sukumar Ray

1987 · 29 min · ★ 5.6 · Documentary

The film presents the life and work of the writer Sukumar Ray, Satyajit Ray's father. Ray made this film as a tribute to celebrate the centenary of his birth.

Directed by Satyajit Ray · Written by Satyajit Ray

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