Bimal Roy date of birth:
July 12, 1909
How old was Bimal Roy when died?
56
Where was Bimal Roy born?
Dhaka, Bangladesh
When did Bimal Roy die?
January 7, 1966
What is Bimal Roy nationality?
Indian
What is Bimal Roy's occupation?
Producer and director
Short Biography
Bimal Roy (Bengali: বিমল রায়) (12 July 1909 – 8 January 1966) was an Indian film director. He is particularly noted for his realistic and socialistic films like Do Bigha Zamin, Parineeta, Biraj Bahu, Madhumati, Sujata, and Bandini, making him an important director of Hindi cinema. Inspired by Italian neo-realistic cinema, he made Do Bigha Zameen after watching Vittorio De Sica's Bicycle Thieves (1948). His work is particularly known for his mise en scène which he employed to portray realism. He won a number of awards throughout his career, including eleven Filmfare Awards, two National Film Awards, and the International Prize of the Cannes Film Festival. Madhumati won 9 Filmfare Awards in 1958, a record held for 37 years.