Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/05/1960 |
| Age | 66 years (died on 27, May, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Debdoot Sheet Nagar, Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal, India |
| Date of Death | 27/05/2026 |
Latest News about Anik Dutta
27/05/2026
Bengali film director Anik Dutta died on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, after falling from the terrace of a six-storey residential building in Hindustan Park, South Kolkata. Police recovered a handwritten suicide note addressed to his daughter, in which he sought apology from friends and acquaintances. Preliminary investigations, including the post-mortem report showing multiple injuries consistent with a fall from height, led authorities to conclude the death was a case of suicide.
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Bio/Wiki
| Anik Dutta was an acclaimed Indian Bengali film director known for his satirical and critically acclaimed works. He made his official directorial debut in 2012 with the hit film 'Bhooter Bhabishyat'. His career was marked by multiple awards for direction and dialogue, particularly for films like 'Borunbabur Bondhu' and 'Aparajito'. He was deeply inspired by the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray and often paid tribute to his style in his own work. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' (183 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Patha Bhavan, Santiniketan, Kolkata (1978) |
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| College/University | St. Xavier's College, Kolkata |
| Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Languages | Bengali, English |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Sondhy Dutta (alias Sandhi) | ||||
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| Children | Oishee Dutta | ||||
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Career
| Debut Film | Bhooter Bhabishyat (2012) |
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| Last Film | Joto Kando Kolkatatei (2025) |
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Favourites
| Quote | The only thing I know is that I know nothing |
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Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/anik.dutta.184/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anik Dutta grew up in Jodhpur Park, South Kolkata. | |
| 2. Anik was inspired by Satyajit Ray‘s filmmaking style. | |
| 3. His work often paid tribute to the works of Satyajit Ray. | |
| 4. In his youth, he acted in a few plays. | |
| 5. In 2012, he made his directorial debut with the film ‘Bhooter Bhabishyat,’ which became one of the hit Bengali films of that year. | |
| 6. In 2013, Anik directed the film ‘Aschorjyo Prodeep,’ which starred Saswata Chatterjee, Sreelekha Mitra, Mumtaz Sorcar, and Rajatava Dutta in lead roles. | |
| 7. He also worked as a lyricist for the films ‘Bhooter Bhabishyat’ and ‘Ashchorjyo Prodeep.’ | |
| 8. Anik directed and wrote various films, including ‘Meghnad Badh Rahasya’ (2017) and ‘Bhobishyoter Bhoot’ (2019). | |
| 9. His work as a writer and director on the films ‘Borunbabur Bondhu’ (2019) and ‘Aparajito’ (2022) was critically acclaimed. | |
| 10. Anik Dutta was an avid traveller and often shared his travel experiences on social media. | |
| 11. He consumed alcohol occasionally. | |
| 12. On 27 May 2026, Anik died after reportedly falling from the rooftop of a building in Hindustan Park, South Kolkata. |