The splendor of Ray’s creative world
Murali Cheeroth I still remember the sullen silence and gloom that prevailed in Kolkata, and the whole of West Bengal when Satyajit Ray’s health deteriorated. He was the icon of Bengali culture and life, and every Bengali was proud of him. He was the first globally recognized Indian filmmaker, who created his own aesthetics and syntax, thus making his presence felt everywhere, irrespective of the language. Ray was a man of visuals that reflected humanity. When Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC) expressed their interest to associate with Kerala Lalithakala Akademi to organize the third volume of ‘The Satyajit Ray Centenary Show’ in Kochi, as part of the centenary of the legend, we were more than happy, because the legendary filmmaker is a household name in Kerala. Moreover, this show sheds light into the splendor of the creative world of Ray, beyond his films. The exhibition not only focuses on Ray’s work - his multifaceted genius, but also on his personality through a series of ph