Ray, regarded as one of the finest filmmakers India has ever seen, helmed classics like "Pather Panchali", "Charulata" and "Devi".
Ray received many major awards in his career, including 32 Indian National Film Awards, a number of awards at international film festivals and award ceremonies, and an Academy Honorary Award in 1992. He was honoured with the Bharat Ratna in 1992.
"Piku" director Sircar tweeted, "Today is Ray day. Happy birthday to the Master Satyajit Ray..."
Bhandarkar posted, "Master film maker and one of the most influential directors in world cinema, Satyajit Ray, was born on May 2, 1921.