About Anik Dutta
Lived 1960 – 2026 (aged 66). Anik Dutta was an Indian film director and screenwriter, known for Aparajito (2022 film) and Bhooter Bhabishyat.
Anik Dutta (22 May 1960 – 27 May 2026) was an Indian Bengali film director who made his official directorial debut in 2012 Bengali film Bhooter Bhabishyat. In 2012 he started working on a film on Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay's novel Aschorjo Prodip. Dutta was the grandson of Narendra Chandra Dutta, the founder of United Bank of India.
Life and career Anik 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. He was highly influenced by Satyajit Ray's style of filmmaking. His films often paid nod to Ray's works.
Dutta died by suicide by jumping from the roof of his house on 27 May 2026, at the age of 66, five days after his birthday.
Filmography
Awards Anandalok Awards for Best Director for Bhooter Bhabishyat Zee Bangla Gourav Samman Award for Best Directorial Debut for Bhooter Bhabishyat Zee Bangla Gourav Samman Award for Best Screenplay & Dialogue for Bhooter Bhabishyat West Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards for Best Director for Borunbabur Bondhu, 2022 Filmfare Awards East for Best Director for Borunbabur Bondhu Filmfare Awards East for Best Dialogue for Borunbabur Bondhu
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Who was Anik Dutta?
Indian film director (1960–2026)
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Anik Dutta was born on 22 May 1960 in Kolkata.
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Anik Dutta died on 27 May 2026 in Kolkata.
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Anik Dutta was a film director and screenwriter.
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Anik Dutta was known for Aparajito (2022 film) and Bhooter Bhabishyat.
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Anik Dutta was Indian.
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