My Years with Apu

Focusing on the journey of an influential filmmaker, this memoir reveals the challenges and triumphs behind the creation of the "Apu" trilogy. It details Satyajit Ray's pivotal choice to leave a stable advertising career to pursue filmmaking, his struggles with funding, and the mentorship he received from renowned directors like Jean Renoir. The narrative also highlights his innovative problem-solving and the recognition his work garnered both in India and internationally, providing an intimate look at his artistic evolution.