Thirty-four years ago, on March 30, 1992, Satyajit Ray received an Honorary Academy Award, marking a historic moment for Indian cinema. Hospitalised in Kolkata weeks before the ceremony, the 70-year-old filmmaker accepted the honour from his hospital bed. It was the first time an Indian filmmaker was conferred with an Honorary Oscar. Unable to travel, the Academy sent a camera crew and the Oscar trophy to Kolkata, recording his acceptance speech for broadcast at the Academy Awards. The award was presented by the iconic Audrey Hepburn, who paid tribute to Ray's legacy.