I never imagined that any of my films, especially Pather Panchali, would be seen throughout this country or in other countries. The fact that they have is an indication that, if you're able to portray universal feelings, universal relations, emotions, and characters, you can cross certain barriers and reach out to others, even non-Bengalis.


The Cineaste Interviews: On the Art and Politics of the Cinema, ed. Dan Georgakas and Lenny Rubenstein, Chicago: Lake View Press, 1982, Vol. 1, Ch. 34 (eprint at satyajitray.org)

Satyajit Ray Quotes

I never imagined that any of my films, especially Pather Panchali, would be seen throughout this country or in other countries. The fact that they...

I never imagined that any of my films, especially Pather Panchali, would be seen throughout this country or in other countries. The fact that they...

I never imagined that any of my films, especially Pather Panchali, would be seen throughout this country or in other countries. The fact that they...

I never imagined that any of my films, especially Pather Panchali, would be seen throughout this country or in other countries. The fact that they...