In 1984 , Ray was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award , India 's highest award in cinema .
Having debuted as a director with Pather Panchali ( 1955 ) , film - maker Ray is credited with bringing world recognition to Indian cinema .
In 1984 , film - maker was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award , Indian 's highest award in cinema .
Having debuted as a director with Pather Panchali ( 1955 ) , film - maker Ray is credited with bringing world recognition to Indian cinema .