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Born on November 4, 1925 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Ritwik Ghatak was a film director, film actor and screenwriter. Ritwik Ghatak died on February 6, 1976, aged 50. Education on record includes Ballygunge Government High School and University of Calcutta. Recorded honors include Padma Shri in arts (1970). Credited works include Nagarik.
My Take
Ritwik Ghatak is the kind of artist who breaks my heart and earns my deepest respect at once. Hailed today as one of cinema's greatest, he was largely ignored while alive, his films carrying the open wound of Partition. I'm drawn to creators who refuse to soften their vision for an audience that isn't ready yet, and Ghatak did exactly that until he died at fifty. His work feels less like entertainment than testimony. When acclaim arrives only after death, it usually means the world was simply too slow to catch up. I'd happily add my belated applause.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ritwik Ghatak
- Name (Japanese)
- リトゥック・ガタク
- Reading
- りとぅっく・がたく
- Born
- November 4, 1925 – February 6, 1976
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
- Origin
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Occupation
- film director / film actor / screenwriter / film producer / composer
2. Background
- High school
- Ballygunge Government High School
- University
- University of Calcutta
Awards & achievements
- 1970 Padma Shri in arts
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Nagarik | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ritwik Ghatak born?
Born November 4, 1925.
When did Ritwik Ghatak die?
Died February 6, 1976, aged 50.
Where was Ritwik Ghatak from?
Ritwik Ghatak was from Dhaka, Bangladesh.
What did Ritwik Ghatak do?
Ritwik Ghatak worked as film director, film actor, screenwriter, film producer, composer.
What was Ritwik Ghatak known for?
Notable works include Nagarik.
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