Sukumar Ray

Children’s literature in India undergoes revolution as publishers experiment with regional languages, genres

Children's literature in India has had a long presence, but with liberalisation in the early '90s, a shift occurred. The idea that children should read for pleasure wasn't recognised till parents had more money to spend on books. But publishers and educators are now willing to spend more on children's literature in Indian languages, driving up its demand with each passing day.

Satyajit Ray offers a rare glimpse into the mind of his ingenious father, Sukumar in 1987 documentary

On the occasion of the birth centenary of his father, Satyajit Ray made a documentary film on his father's life and works as a tribute.