Anik Dutta
Bengali film director (1961–2026)
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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
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.[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
| 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
- 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]