Why in News?
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen, a three-time National Film Award winner, passed away at the age of 71.
Why is Raja Sen remembered?
- He won National Film Awards for the documentary 'Suchitra Mitra', the children's film 'Damu' and 'Atmiyo Swajan'.
- Sen began as a documentary filmmaker before moving into feature films and became known for works rooted in Bengali culture and literature.
- For exam purposes, the strongest association is Raja Sen → three-time National Film Award-winning Bengali filmmaker.
Exam Connect
- Raja Sen → Bengali filmmaker
- Damu → Best Children’s Film National Award