National Award-winning Bengali filmmaker Anik Dutta died at the age of 65 on Wednesday after allegedly falling from the terrace of his multi-storey residence in south Kolkata. He was known for acclaimed films such as Bhooter Bhabishyat, Borunbabur Bondhu, Aparajito and Joto Kando Kolkatatei.
According to police, Dutta was rushed to a private hospital near Dhakuria, where doctors declared him dead. A police investigation has been launched into the incident, though the filmmaker's family has not yet issued an official statement. Several actors, directors and members of the Bengali film fraternity gathered at the hospital following the tragic news.
Dutta's last directorial venture, Joto Kando Kolkatatei, starring Abir Chatterjee, was released in September last year. Widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in contemporary Bengali cinema, Dutta earned critical acclaim with his debut film Bhooter Bhabishyat, a satirical comedy featuring Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Swastika Mukherjee and Saswata Chatterjee. The film became a cult favourite for its sharp humour and commentary on changing urban culture.
West Bengal:- Renowned Bengali film director and ad filmmaker Anik Dutta passed away on Wednesday. Reports said he was critically injured after falling from the terrace of a house in Kolkata’s Gariahat area and later died during treatment at a hospital.#AnikDutta #BengaliCinema pic.twitter.com/FvF0xyN1Ws
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News of Dutta's sudden death has sent shockwaves through the Bengali film industry, with colleagues, actors and admirers mourning the loss of a filmmaker whose work left a lasting impact on regional and Indian cinema.
