It was only after Pather Panchali had some success at home that I decided to do a second part. But I didn't want to do the same kind of film again, so I made a musical.
Satyajit RayAbout author
- Author's profession: Director
- Nationality: indian
- Born: May 2, 1921
- Died: April 23, 1992
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