Vijaya Mulay | |
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 Mulay in 2010 | |
| Born | 16 May 1921 |
| Died | 19 May 2019 (aged 98) |
| Occupation(s) | Documentary filmmaker, film historian |
| Relatives | Suhasini Mulay (daughter), Atul Gurtu (son-in-law) |
Vijaya Mulay (16 May 1921 – 19 May 2019) was a documentary filmmaker, film historian, writer, educationist and researcher.
She was lovingly called Akka in film circles.[1] Her close friendships with Satyajit Ray, Louis Malle, Mrinal Sen and other film personalities gave her a unique perspective into Indian cinema and influenced her work. Her body of work has shaped how India is viewed by Indian and non-Indian filmmakers. She is the mother of National Award winning actor Suhasini Mulay and Atul Gurtu the high energy physicist is her son-in-law. Vijaya Mulay is remembered for her animation film Ek Anek Aur Ekta which won the National Film Award for Best Educational Film.[2]