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This book brings alive the master filmmaker Satyajit Ray through the script of the 2 hour documentary by Shyam Benegal. Summary of the Book In this book, Shyam Benegal talks about his long associate and fellow artist, showing fans how he revolutionized the world of film through his work. Through conversations with Benegal, Satyajit Ray evolves into a form new to all fans, talking about his childhood and teenage years. Ray tells Benegal about his thoughts on the craft and explores memories from his films. Readers will enjoy the close-up and personal look into Satyajit Ray's life, and it will help them understand the man that he really was behind the camera. About Shyam Benegal Shyam Benegal is an Indian director and screenwriter, best known for his films: Ankur, Nishant, Manthan, and Bhumika. A Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee, Benegal has also won the highest award in Indian cinema for lifetime achievement, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi seven times.