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Chorki celebrates Ray’s legacy with ‘Dear Satyajit’ release • May 2, 2025, 5:58 AM ET (Daily Star)

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Born May 2, 1921 • Kolkata • India
Died April 23, 1992 (aged 70) • Kolkata • Kolkata • India • India
Notable Works “Aparajito” • “The World of Apu” • “Pather Panchali”

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