Satyajit Ray was not only one of the most eminent filmmakers in the world, but also a writer, illustrator, music composer, polyglot, and polymath! His films have stood the test of time, and his writings-- both fiction and non-fiction-- attract readers' attention even today. Particularly his non-fictions, which give a glimpse of his genius mind and views on the art of film-making, screenplay, among others. Penguin India recently released a two-volume box set, 'The Best of Satyajit Ray', which is a collecion of Ray's opinions on various subjects. Here is an excerpt from the book:
A Critic in the Eyes of a Director*