Satyajit Ray was an Indian filmmaker who is considered one of the greatest directors of the 20th century. He directed over 30 films in Bengali, including classics like Pather Panchali. Ray received numerous national and international awards, including an Honorary Oscar and Golden Lion awards. He was honored by major film festivals and was the second film personality after Chaplin to receive an honorary doctorate from Oxford University. Ray is recognized as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time.