About
One of India's most acclaimed modern directors of films such as Paar, Land of Sand Dunes, and Dakhal.
Before Fame
He graduated from the University of Calcutta and started making documentaries in 1973.
Trivia
He was one of the few directors whose films were awarded the Best Direction, Best Screenplay, and Best Cinematography awards at the National Film Awards.
Family Life
He married Neelanjana Ghose in 1978.
Associated With
He and Tapan Sinha both won National Film Awards for Best Direction.
