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Which Indian director is celebrated for his contributions to parallel cinema and films like 'The Chess Players' and 'Shatranj Ke Khilari'?
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Hrishikesh Mukherjee
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- Hrishikesh Mukherjee
- Shyam Benegal
- Satyajit Ray
- Guru Dutt
Explanation & Context
Satyajit Ray, a master filmmaker, directed 'Shatranj Ke Khilari' ('The Chess Players'), a historical drama set in 19th-century India.
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