Anik Dutta[α] (22 May 1960 – 27 May 2026) was an Indian Bengali film director who made his official directorial debut in 2012 Bengali film Bhooter Bhabishyat.[1][2][3] In 2012 he started working on a film on Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay's novel Aschorjo Prodip.[4] Dutta was the grandson of Narendra Chandra Dutta, the founder of United Bank of India.[5]
Anik Dutta | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 May 1960 Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Died | 27 May 2026 (aged 66) Lake Town, Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Citizenship | India |
| Alma mater | St. Xavier's College, Kolkata Patha Bhavan, Kolkata |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 2009 - 2026 |
| Relatives | Narendra Chandra Dutta (Grandfather) |
Life and career
editAnik Dutta was born on 22 May 1960 in Debdoot Sheet Nagar, Calcutta, West Bengal, India. He was the grandson of Narendra Chandra Dutta, the founder of United Bank of India.[6] He was highly influenced by Satyajit Ray's style of filmmaking. His films often paid nod to Ray's works.[7]
Dutta committed suicide by jumping from the roof of his house on 27 May 2026, at the age of 66, five days after his birthday.[8]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bhooter Bhabishyat | Yes | Yes | |
| 2013 | Aschorjo Prodip | Yes | No | |
| 2014 | Gang of Ghosts | No | Yes | Hindi remake of Bhooter Bhabishyat |
| 2017 | Meghnad Badh Rahasya | Yes | Yes | |
| 2019 | Bhobishyoter Bhoot | Yes | Yes | [9] |
| 2020 | Borunbabur Bondhu | Yes | Yes | |
| 2022 | Aparajito | Yes | Yes | |
| 2025 | Joto Kando Kolkatatei | Yes | Yes |
Awards
edit- Anandalok Awards for Best Director for Bhooter Bhabishyat[10]
- Zee Bangla Gourav Samman Award for Best Directorial Debut for Bhooter Bhabishyat[citation needed]
- Zee Bangla Gourav Samman Award for Best Screenplay & Dialogue for Bhooter Bhabishyat[citation needed]
- West Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards for Best Director for Borunbabur Bondhu, 2022[11]
- Filmfare Awards East for Best Director for Borunbabur Bondhu[12]
- Filmfare Awards East for Best Dialogue for Borunbabur Bondhu[13]
- Best Director for Aparajito (2022 film) at West Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for Best Director 2023.[14]
References
edit- ↑ "Anik Dutta's Bhooter Bhobishyot". The Times of India. 10 December 2010. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
- ↑ "Anik Dutta filmography". Gomolo. Archived from the original on 18 June 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
- ↑ "Interview: Anik Dutta - Director, Bengali Movie BHUTER BHABISHYAT (2012): Discerning Audience Is Welcome To Read Between Lines". WBRi. Archived from the original on 23 June 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
- ↑ "My friends call me a celeb: Anik Dutta". The Times of India. 4 April 2012. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
- ↑ "আনন্দবাজার পত্রিকা - বিনোদন".
- ↑ Chatterjee, Shrabana (27 May 2026). "Renowned Bengali film director Anik Dutta found dead in Kolkata". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "Filmmaker Anik Dutta admitted to Kolkata hospital".
- ↑ "'Bhooter Bhabishyat' director Anik Dutta passes away in Kolkata hospital". Telegraph India. 27 May 2026. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "'Bhooter Bhabishyat' sequel 'Bhabishyater Bhoot' to introduce new set of ghosts". The Times of India. 23 February 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ "'Bhooter Bhabishyat' sweeps Anandalok Purashkar". 29 November 2012.
- ↑ "Award 2022 - WBFJA: Welcome to the official website of West Bengal Film Journalists' Association". Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ↑ "Winner List of Filmfare Awards Bangla 2021".
- ↑ "Winner List of Filmfare Awards Bangla 2021".
- ↑ "Anik Dutta's 'Aparajito' sweeps WBFJA awards".
Notes
edit- ↑ Spelling according to The Times of India
External links
edit- Anik Dutta at IMDb