Birthdate: July 12, 1909
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Died: January 8, 1966
Bimal Roy was a prominent Indian film director recognized for his realistic and socially conscious films in Hindi cinema. Influenced by Italian neo-realism, he garnered praise for movies like Do Bigha Zamin, Parineeta, Biraj Bahu, Devdas, Madhumati, Sujata, Parakh, and Bandini. Roy’s meticulous mise en scène techniques played a key role in bringing realism to the screen. Throughout his distinguished career, he received numerous awards, including eleven Filmfare Awards, two National Film Awards, and the prestigious International Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
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