Which of the following films was directed by Satyajit Ray?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: Pather Panchali
Explanation:
· Pather Panchali (1955), directed by Satyajit Ray, is a seminal work in Indian cinema and a milestone in world cinema. It is the first film in the Apu Trilogy, based on the novel by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay.
· The film portrays the struggles of a poor family in rural Bengal with remarkable realism and humanism.
· It earned Satyajit Ray international acclaim, including the Best Human Document Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1956. The film’s minimalist approach, emotional depth, and Ravi Shankar’s music made it a masterpiece that transformed Indian cinema globally.
Additional Knowledge:
· Mahal: Incorrect; directed by Kamal Amrohi, it is a classic Indian horror film (1949).
· Pather Panchali: Correct; directed by Satyajit Ray, it is the first part of the iconic Apu Trilogy.
· Pyaasa: Incorrect; directed by Guru Dutt, it is a celebrated romantic tragedy (1957).
· Kora Kagaz: Incorrect; directed by Anil Ganguly, it is a family drama film (1974).