Quick Info
| Profession | Engineer, Filmmaker, Writer, Artist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/08/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Latest News about Amartya Bhattacharyya
01/01/2026
Amartya Bhattacharyya’s film Lahari was recognized as the Best Odia Feature Film at the 72nd National Film Awards. The award added to his long list of national and international honors as a filmmaker, writer, and editor.
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Bio/Wiki
| Wife | Priyanka Ghosh Roy |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | The Modern Academy, Kolkata |
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| College/University | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal (2005-2009) |
| Degree | Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Information Technology |
Personal Life
| Religion | Non-religious |
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| Ethnicity | Bengali |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Apolitical |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 01/02/2021 |
| Marriage Place | Kolkata |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Priyanka Ghosh Roy | ||||
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Career
| Debut Short Film | Bengali: Boba Mukhosh (Translucence) (2012) |
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| Dessert | Makhan Malai |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Amartya grew up in Kolkata and spent much of his childhood in Sonarpur, which sparked his interest in nature and wildlife. | |
| 2. He enjoyed catching dragonflies as a child and studied their compound eyes. | |
| 3. Introduced to art at The Modern Academy, he explored art forms from a young age. | |
| 4. Made his first stage appearance at the age of six and acted in various productions. | |
| 5. Trained in cricket at The Sunil Gavaskar Foundation. | |
| 6. Joined Infosys as a project manager in November 2009. | |
| 7. Started making films with a handycam while working in Odisha. | |
| 8. Did not initially see cinema as a career path and believed art was a waste of time. | |
| 9. Developed a keen interest in poetry after being inspired by writer Rupam Islam’s lyrics. | |
| 10. Written books like 'Ekush (21)' and 'Shatarupa' featuring poems about love, death, and human nature. |