The art world mourns the passing of Hirak Sen, a distinguished still photographer who documented Satyajit Ray’s life and work until his death at 71. Since 1974, Sen’s lens captured Ray’s filmmaking essence, including touching scenes like the moment Ray received an honorary Oscar while in a hospital bed. His works continue to resonate with admirers of Ray’s artistry.
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Photographer Hirak Sen, chronicler of Satyajit Ray’s later years, dies at 71
Hirak Sen, a prominent still photographer who documented Satyajit Ray’s life and work, has died at 71. Sen’s career began in 1974, capturing Ray’s filmmaking, including the poignant moment when Ray received an honorary Oscar while in a hospital bed. His images continue to resonate with admirers of Ray’s artistry.
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Photographer Hirak Sen, chronicler of Satyajit Ray’s later years, dies at 71Photo via Times of India — Kolkata
